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Edvotek™ Do Onions, Strawberries and Bananas Have DNA?
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Students will participate in extracting DNA from fresh onion tissue.

Supplier:  Edvotek™ S75

Catalog No. S94595


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Includes: DNA extraction buffer; DNA sample in capped test tube; Five transfer pipets; Pop beads for building DNA model; Glass rod; Four graduated test tubes; Five wood splints for DNA spooling; Salt packet; Complete instructions, background information and study questions

Requires : Fresh onion pieces; Ripened fresh banana; Fresh strawberry pieces; 70% clear isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol); Distilled water

Description

Description

  • Perform techniques used by scientists to explore the characteristics of DNA and see how DNA looks to the naked eye
  • Explain the function of DNA in cells
  • Build a simulated DNA model
  • Learn what DNA looks like in solution and after it is spooled
  • Isolate DNA from onion, banana or tomato cells and spool it from the solution

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Class size: five groups.

Specifications

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Do Onions, Strawberries and Bananas Have DNA? Classroom Kit
DNA extraction Buffer; DNA sample in capped test tube; five transfer pipets; pop beads for building DNA model; Glass rod; four graduated test tubes; five wood splints for DNA spooling; salt packet; complete instructions; background information and study questions
30 min.
10 Lab Groups
For DNA extract
Fruit, vegetables and 95 to 100% isopropyl alcohol
Refrigerated
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