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Gel Electrophoresis
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Author | Yu, Julie |
| Copyright Year | 2007 |
| Description | In this activity, learners simulate the process of DNA fingerprinting by using electricity to separate colored dyes. Learners use simple materials to assemble a comb (electrophoresis chamber) to hold the samples, make a 0.2% sodium bicarbonate buffer and 1% gel solution, connect a high voltage power supply, and prepare 5 different samples. Then learners test their model and observe each sample. |
| Related Links | http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/gel-electrophoresis |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Exploratorium |
| Subject Keyword | Biotechnology DNA Fingerprinting Electricity Electrophoresis Buffer Gel Genetic engineering Molecular biology Current Forensics Crime Science Electronics Model Building Engineering and Technology Engineering Bioengineering Biomedical Engineering Technology Medical Technology Agriculture and Biotechnology Life Sciences Heredity and Genetics DNA Structure and Function Genetic Engineering Physical Sciences Electricity and Magnetism Electric Charges and Currents The Nature of Science The Scientific Process Conducting Investigations The Nature of Technology Technology and Society Impacts of Technology |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT2H0M0S |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Genetics and Molecular Biology Technical |
