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A truly teacher- and student-friendly approach to conducting human genetics studies in your classroom. This high-quality kit gives your students the opportunity to determine their own genotype by looking at a 300-nucleotide Alu insertion (PV92). The experiment is set up to ensure students make real-world connections between population genetics, evolution, and much more. Kit includes enough materials for 25 students to perform DNA extraction, amplification, and electrophoresis with ethidium bromide.

Product Details
Advanced—For experienced high school and college classes; requires some technical skill.

This experiment provides an introduction to human population genetics as participants learn to score genotypes and calculate genotype and allele frequencies. Students will:

• Use safe saline mouthwash and Chelex® extraction to obtain their own DNA sample
• Amplify a 300-nucleotide Alu insertion into an intron of the H-cadherin gene
• Use electrophoresis to separate the 2 alleles
• Determine their own genotype

Note: Kit includes a voucher to request perishable materials later at your convenience. Contact us or return the voucher to request delivery of perishables.

Product Features

• Explains population genetics and evolution using PCR technology
• Incorporates Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and chi-square analysis
• Helps demonstrate real-world applications of PCR
• Students discover how Alu insertions are used to track world population migrations
• With PuReTaq™ Ready-to-Go™ PCR Beads
• Includes electrophoresis reagents
• With ethidium bromide stain
• Kit equips 25 students

Digital Resources
Includes 1-year access to digital resources that include a teacher's manual, student guide, and more.

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