"WardsSci000667"

Ideal for Beginning PCR Instruction

Study Genetic Variants in Fruit Flies

Complete Three Modules Using Lamba DNA Template

Introduce Students to PCR Technique with a Basic Procedure

An Interactive DNA Investigation

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

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

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

Detect genetic markers for a disease.

Let your students isolate, amplify and visualize their own Mitochondrial DNA.

Learn and practice CRISPR.

Learn and practice CRISPR and PCR.

Apply Biotechnology to Forensics Investigations

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

Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the presence of the oocyan allele that causes blue eggs.

Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the lavender allele that causes pale greyish plumage.