Gene Regulation Kit
Product Code : EL-GE-10502
Quick Answer: The Gene Regulation Kit shows how the Escherichia coli gene coding for the enzyme beta-galactosidase is switched on in the presence of lactose, with enough material for twenty students.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Examines how an E. coli gene coding for beta-galactosidase is turned on by lactose
- Linked to the Jacob-Monod model of gene regulation
- Enough material for twenty students
- Includes E. coli culture, minimal medium, lactose and glucose solutions and O-NPG
- Needs test tubes, pipettes and a 37°C water bath or incubator, not included
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimal medium | 3 x 50 ml |
| Lactose solution | 5 ml, 5% |
| Glucose solution | 5 ml, 5% |
| Glucose and lactose solution | 5 ml |
| E. coli culture | 1 |
| O-NPG | 0.3 g |
About This Product
Not every cell in the body is alike, because genes can be switched on or off in different cells, so a muscle cell differs from an epidermal cell. This kit explores the idea with a single bacterial gene: E. coli is given lactose, glucose or both, and O-NPG reveals when beta-galactosidase is being made. The gene is the one studied by Jacques Monod and François Jacob. The Gene Regulation Kit is available for supply within India and for export to Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Suriname, Bahrain and Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What equipment is needed besides the kit?
Test tubes (3 per student), 4 pipettes and access to a 37°C water bath or incubator.
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For a quotation on the Gene Regulation Kit, contact School Equipments India.
