Marine Biology: Shark Week
Marine Biology: Shark Week
Marine Biology Kit: Shark Week Level I Manual -Catalog #7003 (Restriction Digestion kit, DNA samples provided)
Marine Biology Kit: Shark Week Level II Manual -Catalog #7004 (PCR kit, DNA samples provided)
Students are asked to identify the contents of an unknown shark species stomach to determine its main dietary source. The GenoSensor Marine Biology: Shark Week Kit is designed to be a tool for introducing students to restriction digests or PCR and genetic diversity while focusing on its real-life use of DNA technology in bioscience, animal science, and marine biology.
Each kit is good for 24 students with 6 reactions worth of material for each of the samples (The unknown and Sample A, B and C) and 24 reactions of a 2X Master Mix.
Scenario: Marine Biologist have identified a new species of shark that washed up on the beach. In an attempt to learn as much about the shark as they can, they have decided to analyze the sharks stomach contents to identify its main food source.
Multiple Plasmid DNA: Plasmid DNA is used to emulate the genetic diversity seen in animals. Four plasmid samples are included in the kit, one representing DNA from the predator, and three for comparison against the predator sample.
Ease of Use: The protocol is easy to understand and follow. Kit components are ready-made and easy to set up, reducing preparation time for instructors.
Learning Application: The kit teaches the fundamental concepts of genetic diversity and real world applications in animal identification, while introducing students to restriction digests or PCR and gel electrophoresis.
Watch our brief video overview of our Shark Week Kit I (Restriction Digestion) below.
Watch our video overview of our Shark Week Kit II (PCR) below.