Detecting Genetically Modified Foods by PCR
Topic: Genetically Modified Organisms
Organism: Plant
Grade Level: Middle/high school
Organism: Plant
Grade Level: Middle/high school
Isolate DNA and learn methods to identify transgenic crops.
Essential Equipment (in addition to standard lab supplies):
● Electrophoresis supplies (camera, chamber, power supplies, and transilluminator)
● Microcentrifuge
● Micropipets (1–1000 uL)
● Thermal cycler
● Water bath or heat block (99°C)
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Preparation time:
Minimal
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Equipment required:
Common
Specialized
Conceptual difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
Technical difficulty:
Easy
Challenging
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