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Biochemistry—Carbohydrates, DNA, Fats and Proteins, continued
Chemical Testing of DNA—
Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Explore the procedures used in the chemical testing of nucleic acids! Nucleic acids—RNA and DNA—are essential macromolecules involved in the storage, transfer and expression of genetic informa- tion. Students will marvel at their ability to extract nuclear material from fruit and determine its composition using simple chemical tests. From there, students analyze the isolated nucleic acid macromolecule to verify the composition of the phosphate, deoxyribose and nucleotide groups.
Complete for 24 students working in pairs.
Properties of Lipids—Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Fats and oils, waxes and cholesterol, steroid hormones and Vitamins A and D—all of these natural products belong to a diverse class of biolog- ical compounds called lipids. What are the properties of lipids? What role do lipids play in the chemistry of life? By performing three specific tests, students identify and classify lipids and examine their properties.
Complete for 24 students working in pairs.
Amino Acids and Proteins—
Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
What are the roles of amino acids in the structure and properties of proteins? Investigate proteins and amino acids and learn how these biological molecules can be identified. In this activity, students explore the structures and properties of amino acids and how they relate to protein function. Students perform chemical tests to detect the presence of specific amino acids and then determine the relationship between structure and function by studying protein denaturation.
Complete for 24 students working in pairs.
Isolation of a Protein—
Student Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
A single cell may contain more than 3000 different proteins! How do biologists study proteins? In this lab, students use classic biochemical techniques to isolate the protein sucrase from yeast cells. The identity of the isolated protein, an enzyme, is verified by testing its activity in the specific digestion reaction catalyzed by sucrase. Students learn about the properties of proteins and enzymes, how biologists identify different proteins, and the unique roles of proteins in the life of a cell.
Complete for 30 students working in pairs. A centrifuge is required.
BIOCHEMISTRY—CARBOHYDRATES, DNA, FATS AND PROTEINS continued on next page.
Chemical Testing of DNA—Laboratory Kit AP7994
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
AP7994
Chemical Testing of DNA—Laboratory Kit
$76.75
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
AP8040
Properties of Lipids—Laboratory Kit
$103.10
Properties of Lipids—Laboratory Kit AP8040
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
AP8039
Amino Acids and Proteins—Laboratory Kit
$83.60
Amino Acids and Proteins—Laboratory Kit AP8039
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
FB1873
Isolation of a Protein—Student Laboratory Kit
$45.15
Isolation of a Protein—Student Laboratory Kit FB1873