In this lab students will learn the history of the discovery of DNA and DNA structure. They will understand the nature of genetic inheritance and the role of DNA and proteins in genetic expression while using biological detergents, enzymes, and ethanol to isolate DNA from plant ...In this lab students will learn the history of the discovery of DNA and DNA structure. They will understand the nature of genetic inheritance and the role of DNA and proteins in genetic expression while using biological detergents, enzymes, and ethanol to isolate DNA from plant material.
You will need to supply the plant material. Kit contains an Instruction Manual and enough material for 2 groups of students. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)* Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.
A; LS3. A; LS3. BPerformance Expectations: HS-LS1-1; HS-LS3-1; HS-LS3-2; HS-LS3-3Cross Cutting Concepts: Structure and Function; Cause and Effect; Scale, Proportion and Quantity; Science is a Human Endeavor - Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions; Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence Kit Includes:50m - L 7.5% SDS/1.5% Na - Cl1 Pepsin (to make 25m - L 0.5% solution)10m - L Ethanol, 95%2 Zipper Bags2 Filters2 Plastic Tubes4 Graduated Pipettes2 Stirrers2 Plastic Cups DOT Info:Small quantity exemption 173.4THIS PACKAGE CONFORMS TO 49 CFR 173.4 for domestic highway or rail transport only | Dna Extraction Lab Kit | Geyer Instructional