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Corn Monohybrid Genetics BioKit®

The Corn Monohybrid Genetics BioKit® includes:

Vial Pollen (Starchy Waxy)
15 Segregating Ears (Starchy Waxy)
Iodine Solution
15 Sandpaper Squares
Beginning Marker Pins
Row Marker Pins
30 Student Guides
Teacher's Manual

Carolina Teacher Tips - Kernels of Truth

The large number of kernels on each corn ear gives a close approximation of the theoretical ratio
Seed are still in their natural unit, for a convincing demonstration of Mendelian genetics
The big visual difference in phenotypes makes recognition and seed-counting easy
Ears are laquer-treated to improve appearance and hold seed firmly to the cob
Each ear is fumigated, bagged, and labeled

Corn is an excellent choice for introducing students to Mendelian inheritance. Carolina does the crosses and supplies F2 ears of corn so you can literally do an instant genetics lab. There are numerous contrasting phenotypes expressed in corn kernels (corn seed). The phenotypes Carolina typically uses involve the color or shape of the kernel. Our phenotypes are easy to recognize, and evne beginners can score them with confidence!

Corn Monohybrid Genetics BioKit® - For a class of 30. An introduction to the monohybrid cross that demonstrates the genotypic ratio as well as the phenotypic ratio.

The genotypic ratio is studied using corn pollen, and the phenotypic ratio is studied using corn kernels. The expected genotypic ratio is 1:1, while the phenotypic ratio is 3:1.