Description
- Simulate protein synthesis in the classroom
- Model the formation of a mutation at the molecular level
- Create an onion root tip squash to observe different stages of mitosis
Grades 9–12. Using pop beads, students model DNA replication, transcription, and translation. They then develop an experiment that explores types of genetic mutations and the effects mutations have on proteins. Students also observe preserved onion root tips to view cells in various stages of mitosis. Kit includes enough materials for at least 30 students working in groups. Receive a FREE digital Teacher’s Manual and Student Guide with kit purchase.
Includes
- 1 Preserved Onion Root Tips (voucher item)
- 300 Pop Beads of Each Color (red, blue, purple, yellow, orange)
- 300 Pop Connectors
- 250 Plastic Links
- 72 Microscope Slides
- 100 Coverslips
- 1 Toluidine Blue, 0.5%, 15 mL
- 2 Carnoy Modified Solution, 30 mL
- 2 6 M Hydrochloric Acid, 28 mL
- 50 Medicine Cup, 1 oz
- 50 Pipet, 3 mL
- 1 Mitosis Slide
- 1 Teacher’s Manual with Reproducible Student Guide