Human+Biology+Charts+and+Posters

Description:   Students investigate the inheritance of the ability to taste sodium benzoate by constructing a pedigree of the ability of members of their family to taste them. Includes: 1 vial sodium benzoate, 1 vial control papers (100 papers per vial), and a family pedigree chart. *Test Paper Factoid: Taste papers can be used to demonstrate inheritance. The ability to taste PTC is a hereditary trait. 7 out of 10 people will taste it. Sodium Benzoate tastes sweet, salty, bitter or will be tasteless to different people. Thiourea tastes bitter to most but is tasteless to some!

Description:   Students use color-coded pop beads to visualize the structure of amino acid chains with this kit.

Description:   What is genetic engineering?

Description:   Using penicillin-impregnated discs on two plates, students grow one lawn each of two common, naturally occurring pathogen bacteria.

Description:   How are inherited traits transmitted?

Description:   Learn the basics of DNA sequencing and sequence homology with this lab activity.

Description:   For centuries, humans have used selective breeding and conventional hybridization to produce desirable qualities and to increase crop yields. Today, scientists use genetic engineering to directly manipulate the DNA, quickly producing these desirable traits. In this experiment, students will use agarose gel electrophoresis to explore the molecular methods used by scientists to identify genetically modified organisms. No thermal cycler is required. Students are also encouraged to explore the controversy surrounding the use of genetically modified organisms.

Description:   Learn about genetics through phenotypes.

Description:   Simulate multiple generations of Mendellian inheretance.

Description:   Identify Host and Donor Bacteria in Gene Transfer Activity

Description:   Study Genetic Variants in Fruit Flies