Experimentation kits, DNA fingerprinting - using PCR

Students can solve a crime using PCR. Plasmid DNA is provided that, when amplified by PCR, provides products that represent individual DNA profiles.

• For 6 lab groups
• Set up 30 minutes; PCR 2 hours or overnight; electrophoresis 45 minutes

Also required: Micropipettes (5 to 50 µl) with tips, water bath, thermal cycler, electrophoresis tank and power supply.

Delivery information: Kit includes instructions, PCR beads, DNA templates, primers, DNA ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, agarose, loading dye, electrophoresis buffer, and gel stain.