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Description
Advanced—For experienced high school and college classes; requires some technical skill.
Students use a classroom-friendly protocol involving saline mouthwash or a hair sample and Chelex® extraction to obtain a sample of their own DNA. This high-quality kit then has students amplify and sequence a 440-nucleotide segment of a hypervariable region of the mitochondrial chromosome. Kit includes enough materials for 25 students to perform the DNA extraction and amplification process.
Product Details
Advanced—For experienced high school and college classes; requires some technical skill.
Generate excitement by having your students amplify their own mitochondrial DNA for sequencing!
- Uses a simple, robust protocol ideal for the classroom
- Enlivens discussions on the molecular basis of heredity and evolution
- Provides a basic version of the lab that is used in forensics and the analysis of ancient DNA samples
- Teaches real-world applications of PCR
- Includes online resources to enhance the learning experience
Product Features
- Provides sufficient materials for 25 students to perform the DNA extraction and amplification step of the protocol (does not include materials for electrophoresis)
- Includes Ready-to-Go™ PCR Beads
Note: Kit includes the perishable materials when it is shipped.
Specifications
- Shipping Information or Purchase Restrictions
- This item contains living or perishable material and ships via 2nd Day or Overnight delivery.
- Return Policy:
If for any reason you are not satisfied with this item, it is eligible for a return, exchange, refund or credit up to 30 days from date of receipt. Other restrictions may apply. Returns & Exchanges Policy.
