HKDSE-aligned MiniOne MiniLabs**
MiniOne Systems’ MiniLabs are a series of hands-on labs ranging from basic biotech skills (for junior levels) to challenging advanced and college-level investigations (for senior levels). Utilizing real-world applications like forensics, DNA fingerprinting, and human genetics, and epidemiology, they can be used as a complete curriculum or throughout the year to enhance your lessons.
MiniLabs add an inquiry-based and visually engaging connection to modern biotechnology.
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Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis and PCR
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Electrophoresis Lab Kits
Hunting the Inheritance of Huntington’s Disease MiniLab
Students construct a pedigree and determine the probability of fraternal twins inheriting Huntington’s disease using Mendelian genetics, and confirm using gel electrophoresis.
SKU: M3010
Technique: Electrophoresis
Candy Color Electrophoresis MiniLab
This fun candy lab helps introduce students in grades 4 – 10 to concepts like gel electrophoresis, electricity, and macromolecules. Includes enough materials for 10 student groups.
SKU: M3009
Technique: Electrophoresis
Restriction Digest MiniLab
Use electrophoresis to separate DNA samples pre-digested with restriction enzymes and determine the sizes of the resulting DNA fragments.
SKU: M6050
Technique: Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis 101 MiniLab
Teach the fundamentals of DNA separation with this practical and accessible MiniLab.
SKU: M3001
Technique: Electrophoresis
DNA Fingerprinting MiniLab
Which whale is Luna’s father? DNA fingerprinting tells the tale.
SKU: M3004
Technique: Electrophoresis
PTC Genetics MiniLab
Teach genetics, heredity, and human biology with this entertaining and engaging MiniLab.
SKU: M3003
Technique: Electrophoresis
Foodborne Outbreak Investigation MiniLab
An inquiry-based lab incorporating hypothesis testing, experimental design, and data analysis. This AP Biology level lab is designed to be equivalent to a college level lab.
SKU: M3006
Technique: Electrophoresis
CSI Forensics MiniLab
Develop an understanding of forensic science and gel electrophoresis while investigating the mystery of who killed Dr. Ward.
SKU: M3005
Technique: Electrophoresis
NGSS-Aligned Color Dyes and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab
Introduce middle-school students to separation science with this comprehensive, 5E inquiry, NGSS-aligned Color Dye and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab.
SKU: M3008
Technique: Electrophoresis
Colorful Dye Electrophoresis MiniLab
Introduce students to the basics of electricity and macromolecules with this fun, colorful electrophoresis lab.
SKU: M3007
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Gel Loading Practice Kit
Master loading, handling, and dispensing liquids with micropipettes – essential skills in any biotech lab.
SKU: M3002
Techniques Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis and PCR Lab Kits
PCR Cycle Number Analysis MiniLab
Model exponential growth using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and visualize with electrophoresis.
SKU: M6005
Techniques: Electrophoresis | PCR
A Taste of Genetics MiniLab
In this genetics lab, students extract and amplify their own DNA, then determine their genotype for the PTC tasting trait using PCR and a restriction digest assay.
SKU: M6010
Techniques: Electrophoresis | PCR
PCR 101 and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab
Learn the fundamentals of PCR with the PCR 101 and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab.
SKU: M6002
Techniques: Electrophoresis | PCR
