Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Analysis of Precut Lambda DNA
Experiment #6B from Advanced Biology with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Perform agarose gel electrophoresis using three different predigested samples of lambda DNA and uncut lambda DNA.
- Stain the gel.
- Document and examine gel results with an imaging system.
- Construct a standard curve and determine the size of the DNA fragments from the gel using Logger Pro.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- A Unity and Diversity
- Level of organization
- 2 Cells
- Topic
- A2.3 Viruses
- Section
- Additional higher level
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