miniPCR® Recessive White Chicken DNA Test
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Use PCR to genotype your own chickens for the recessive white allele that causes white plumage.
Techniques: DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis
Topics: Agricultural biotechnology, genetics, inheritance
Grade level: Advanced high school, college
Time required: Can be completed in two 45-minute periods
Not all white chickens are the same; white plumage can result from different genetic mutations. The recessive white trait is caused by a mutation in the TYR gene, which plays a key role in producing melanin, the pigment responsible for coloration. This kit lets you use DNA testing to genotype your own chickens for the recessive white allele. By genotyping birds, students can distinguish between homozygous and heterozygous individuals, reinforcing key concepts of inheritance while solving real-world challenges in avian science.
Delivery information: This lab kit provides PCR reagents and tubes to test 32 bird samples +6 controls.
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- Description:Recessive white chicken DNA test