Classroom Kit – DNA Fingerprinting Using Restriction Enzymes – For 6 Gels

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:
Teach your students about restriction enzyme digests in the context of forensic science! Your students will cut DNA with restriction enzymes and then compare the banding pattern of the crime scene DNA versus that of two suspects using agarose gel electrophoresis.

Group Size:
For 6 gels

Time Required:
Complete in 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes

Kit Includes:
Instructions, “crime scene” and “suspect” Ready-to-Load™ DNA samples, DNA Standard Marker, Dryzymes® – Eco RI and Hind III, Enzyme Reaction Buffer, Reconstitution Buffer, Enzyme Grade Water, UltraSpec-Agarose™, 10X Gel Loading Solution, 50X Concentrated Electrophoresis Buffer, Practice Gel Loading Solution, InstaStain™ Blue Cards, FlashBlue™ DNA Stain, Disposable Pipets, & Microcentrifuge Tubes.

All You Need:
DNA Electrophoresis, Micropipettes: 5-50 µl, Water Bath, White Light Box, & Microwave or Hot plate.

Storage:
Some Components Require Freezer Storage Upon Receipt