Biology Educational Materials

Water quality and public safety.

Use PCR to accurately determine the sex of geese, ducks, quail, and other fowl.

Detect genetic markers for a disease.

Use PCR to determine if your chickens are male (ZZ) or female (ZW).

Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the recessive white allele that causes white plumage.

Use PCR to determine if your emus are male (ZZ) or female (ZW).

Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the frizzle allele that causes curly feathers.

In this simulated RT-PCR experiment, students will explore the diagnostic test used worldwide to diagnose and monitor the spread of COVID-19.

Use PCR to determine if your parrots are male (ZZ) or female (ZW).