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3.1.6: Gel Loading/Running Supplies

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    67613
    • Nathan Reyna, Ruth Plymale, & Kristen Johnson
    • Ouachita Babtist University & University of New Hampshire
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    Gel Loading and Running:

    Materials

    Amount Needed

    (Per Reaction)

    Agarose

    Varies depending on gel percentage

    1x TBE

    Approximately 165 mL (to make gel and for gel rig)

    SybrGreen, SybrSafe, or GelRed

    (Cat#: S33102)

    2-3 uL

    Digested DNA

    5 uL

    DNA Ladder

    (Quick-Load Ladder Cat#: N0550S)

    5 uL

    6x DNA Loading Dye (Cat#: B7024S)

    1 uL

    Microwave

    1 (used by class)

    Flask

    1 (at least 50 mL in size)

    Micropipette and Tips

    1-10 uL

    Gel Rig (MiniOne; Cat#s: M1000, M1002, M1010, M1012)

    1 (with all necessary parts included with the rig)

    Weigh Tray

    1

    Scale

    1 (used by class)


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