Safari Family Reunion

In this lab, students will perform electrophoresis on the DNA samples of two lions in order to return them to wildlife sanctuaries close to their ancestral home.

• Learn how DNA is used to discover an individual’s ancestry

• Perform DNA electrophoresis and RFLP analysis

• Analyze phylogenetic tree and haplotype maps

• Explore how conservation biologists use genetic data

 

 

Cat. No.: 920
Group Size: Designed for 8 gels if stained with FlashBlue™ (included) or 16 gels if stained with SYBR® Safe (not included).
Time Required: Complete gel electrophoresis in 45 minutes / Analysis in 20-30 minutes
Kit Includes: Instructions, Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ DNA Samples, UltraSpec-Agarose™, Electrophoresis Buffer (50X), Practice Gel Loading Solution, FlashBlue™ DNA Stain
All You Need: DNA Electrophoresis, Micropipettes: 5-50 µl (Optional), White Light Box, & Microwave or Hot Plate.
Storage: Room Temperature Stable. Storage of Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ samples in the Refrigerator is Recommended.