Lab 7: Genetic Architecture and Sickle-Cell Lab

Materials

• Rebop Parts
• Genotype and Phenotype Table
• Genotype Envelopes
• Procell electrophoresis apparatus 
• Gel molds
• Combs
• Power units 
• Buffer and gels

Exercises

• Apply knowledge of Punnett Squares
• Interpret genetic information based on alleles
• Learn about the relationship between genotype, chromosomes, and phenotype 
• Learn about sickle cell anemia 
• Learn about transcription and translation in DNA

Lab 6: Biological Chemicals

Materials

• Carbs
• Test tube racks
• Hot plate
• Beakers 
• 3 test tubes
• Onion juice
• Potato juice 
• Benedict's Regent 
• Water
• Lugol's iodine 
• Sudan III 
• Flour/ cream/ coconut/ margarine
• Filter paper
• Pasteur pipet 
• Biuret's agent
• Egg white /chicken broth /CuSO4
• Wax pencils 
• Gelatin /pancake syrup/ coffee/ honey/ olive oil/ peanut oil/ candy

Excersises 

Testing for chemicals in the food 

How does food effect the human body?

Lab 5: Cell Division and Mitosis

Materials

• Onion Root Tip
• HCL
• Carnoy
• Wet Mount Supplies (Slide and cover slip)
• Microscope

Exercises

• Learn about the stages of mitosis 
• Identify stages of mitosis in onion root sample