Identification of Genetically Modified Food Kit
Product Code : EL-GE-10504
Quick Answer: The Identification of Genetically Modified Food Kit lets 10 lab groups extract DNA from food or plant material and use PCR to check for GM indicator genes.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- For 10 lab groups
- DNA extracted from food or plant material
- PCR tests for GM indicator genes, with a GMO positive control
- Amplified DNA separated and sized by agarose gel electrophoresis against a 100 base pair ladder
- Includes DNA extraction buffer, proteinase K, PCR beads, primer mix, buffers, stain, tubes and micropestles
- Some components need freezer storage on receipt
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Lab groups | 10 |
| Extraction | 45 minutes |
| PCR set-up | 10 minutes |
| PCR | 2 hours |
| Electrophoresis | 60 minutes |
| Staining | 5 minutes |
| Not supplied | Electrophoresis tank with casting trays, micropipettes, power supply, thermal cycler, transilluminator, waterbath, microcentrifuge, microwave or hot plate, isopropanol, 70% ethanol |
About This Product
Some foods, such as tofu, corn flakes and corn meal, contain raw materials from genetically modified organisms. In this practical, students extract DNA from a food or plant sample, amplify it by PCR with primers for GM indicator genes and separate the products on an agarose gel. Comparing the bands with the GMO positive control and the ladder shows whether indicator genes are present. The Identification of Genetically Modified Food Kit is available for supply within India and for export to Jamaica, Yemen, Estonia, Armenia, Iceland and Malawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which foods can be tested?
DNA can be extracted from food or plant material. Tofu, corn flakes and corn meal are examples of foods that contain raw materials from genetically modified organisms.
Related: Genetics & Evolution, Human DNA Typing Using PCR Kit, Gene Regulation Kit, Plant Culture Set.
For a quotation on the Identification of Genetically Modified Food Kit, contact School Equipments India.
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