Edvotek® The Great Mum Mix Up

Explore how genetic engineering can be used to modify crops to introduce favorable traits.

• Detect and identify genetically modified plants in simulated samples Understand how electrophoresis works Perform agarose gel electrophoresis Available with SYBR™ Safe or FlashBlue™ stains Meets NGSS HS DCI LS1.A, LS3.A, LS3.B, and ETS1.B standards

Genetic engineering can be used to modify food and flower crops to introduce favorable traits. In this experiment, students will use agarose gel electrophoresis to differentiate between genetically engineered 'true blue' chrysanthemums vs. artificially-dyed flowers. By comparing the DNA patterns, students will discover how molecular biology can be used to distinguish between the genetically modified mums and the dyed ones.

In this experiment, students will use agarose gel electrophoresis to differentiate genetically engineered 'true blue' chrysanthemums from artificially-dyed flowers. Comparing the DNA patterns, students discover how molecular biology is used to distinguish between genetically modified and dyed mums.

Ordering information: Room temperature stable. Storage of ready-to-load QuickStrip™ samples in the refrigerator is recommended.

Delivery information: Includes Instructions, Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ DNA Samples, UltraSpec-Agarose™, Electrophoresis Buffer (50×), Practice Gel Loading Solution, FlashBlue™™ DNA Stain You Need: DNA Electrophoresis, Micropipettes: 5 to 50 µl (Optional), White Light Box, and Microwave or Hot Plate.