Edvotek Whose DNA Was Left Behind Experiment Kit

DNA obtained from a single hair left behind at a crime scene can be used to identify a criminal. In this experiment, your students will compare simulated crime scene DNA with that of two suspects.

• Learn about DNA fingerprinting while solving a crime!
• Introduce the biotechnologies of restriction enzyme digestion, PCR, and electrophoresis
• Perform agarose gel electrophoresis to separate different sized dye molecules
• Load, run, and analyse simulated crime scene and suspect samples
• Group size: for 10 lab groups
• Time required: complete in 45 minutes
• Kit includes: instructions, ready-to-load QuickStrip™ dye samples, UltraSpec-Agarose™, electrophoresis buffer (50X), practice gel loading solution, disposable pipettes