DNA Gel Electrophoresis Wall Tank

This photocopiable resource has been developed by the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre to help support teachers who are teaching the theory of gel electrophoresis.

About the DNA Gel Electrophoresis Wall Tank

This photocopiable resource has been developed by the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre to help support teachers who are teaching the theory of gel electrophoresis. Gel electrophoresis is a technique used in the lab to separate DNA fragments of different sizes. This paper based simulation activity can be used with your learners to reinforce how gel electrophoresis works.

Curriculum themes

Biology, DNA, genetics, laboratory skills

Learning Objectives

•Gel electrophoresis is a technique used in the lab to separate DNA fragments of different sizes, smaller fragments travel faster than larger fragments, so they move further in a given period of time

•DNA has a negative charge, so it travels from the negative electrode at the top of the tank to the positive electrode at the bottom of the tank

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If you have any questions about this resource please email ebsoc@ed.ac.uk.

To download the Wall Tank, instructions and DNA sequences please click download. You will be redirected to a short (1 minute) questionnaire to find out about how you intend to use this free resource. We will not request any personal information.

Download DNA Gel Electrophoresis Wall Tank

Additional materials required:

Scissors

Sticky tape

This article was published on 27 Feb, 2024