DNA Extraction Kit (Onion DNA)

4 Kits Available

1 Crate per Kit

The DNA Extraction Kit offers students a chance to see DNA! Students isolate DNA from onions, and then collect the DNA by spooling it onto wooden sticks. The kit also contains procedures for isolating DNA from other tissues as well as activities for teaching students how DNA is packaged in the cell, the concept of the genetic code, and DNA sequencing.

Kit includes:

• The Stuff That Genes Are Made Of Lab (onion DNA extraction protocols)
• Teacher Guide pdf
  
• Student Protocol pdf
  
• Additional extraction protocols
• Strawberry DNA Protocol pdf
• Strawberry Overheads
• Epithelial Cell Extraction Protocol pdf
  
• Extract DNA From Anything Living pdf
  
• DNA size activity
  
• DNA sequencing data
• Plastic DNA model ($65, from SciVon Enterprises: www.scivon.com)
• Kit Inventory List pdf

NOTE:  Teacher supplies onion, ethanol, and ice. Frozen thymus is available from SEP upon request.

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