Description
The exercises in this program are designed to illustrate key principles of molecular genetics including genome organization, gene function, and DNA fingerprinting. Each exercise emphasizes an investigative approach where students draw conclusions from experimental results. Each exercise also illustrates fundamental biological concepts. The four exercises can be done independently or in sequence and are recommended for beginning and intermediate-level students.
Experiments
Each of the individual experiments is supplied with the chemicals and laboratory guides needed for 16 students working in pairs. If you chose one or more of the experiments below, you should also order Electrophoresis Package 3/4. Electrophoresis Package 3/4 provides sufficient agarose, gel stains and electrophoresis buffers for up to 6 of the individual experiments in this series. The package also includes the dye for rapid DNA staining during electrophoresis.
Refills
Electrophoresis Package 3/4 is also suitable for the experiments in Standard Laboratory Programs 4 and 10 as well as a majority of our IND series.