Name / Stock Number: Same Genes, Different Fates / CS19983

NASC stock number: N19983

Stock Type: set

Resource Type: education kit

Availability: available

Donors:
  • Alan Jones
  • Amber Vogel
  • Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Donation Date: 11/05/2013

Date Released: 11/06/2013

Description:

This set of three stocks can be used with the "Same Genes, Different Fates" module to introduce students to the concept of differential gene expression, a process by which cells with identical genetic information give rise to cells with different structures and functions (specialized cells). The lab portion includes the analysis of gene expression of two Arabidopsis genes: MLO9 (involved in chlorophyll production) and MLO4 (involved in root cell division) in Arabidopsis seedlings, using GUS reporter gene. The kit contents are sufficient for 24 students, working in groups of four. GUS substrate has been prepared and is provided frozen, in a 15 ml tube wrapped in foil (it is light sensitive), and should be stored frozen.

Growth Requirement: none

Marker:

Background:

ABRC Comment: Order this set only if approved to work with transgenic material.

Format Shipped: 200 seeds per vial plus frozen GUS substrate

Express Shipping Required: true

Base / Commercial Price: $25 / $200

Education Kit

TRAINED
Development, Gene Expression, Molecular Biology, Response to Environment
HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-4, HS-LS3-1
High School

Arabidopsis thaliana 3702

Additional Information

Same Genes Different Fates

Quality Control Comments

There is no quality control data for this stock.

Note

TRAINED_transgenic

This education kit contains transgenic seeds. To be eligible to order these stocks, you must confirm that you are able to dispose of the plant material following safety protocols prescribed for a biosafety level 1 facility at your school, or in partnership with a nearby laboratory.