Dna in Practice: An Introduction

Synopsis

Shows how DNA is extracted and purified before being analysed using electrophoresis. Southern blotting and probing of the DNA using a radioactively labelled probe. These techniques form the basis of DNA fingerprinting, production of proteins of commercial or pharmaceutical interest using genetic engineering, improvement of crops through genetic manipulation, analysis of inherited diseases and prenatal diagnosis, and important research into the mechanisms of growth and development.

Series

Biovisuals, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 53 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale

Notes

Reviewed by I E Fraser and J M Gregory in ‘Journal of Biological Education Vol 23 No 3 (1993), p230.

Documentation

Package includes teacher’s guide and student question and activity sheets.

Uses

A-level students. 1st-year undergraduates.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

biotechnology; DNA; electrophoresis; laboratory procedures; proteins

Credits

Cast

Sarah Ball

Production Company

Name

Biotechnology Southwest

Distributor

Name

University of Exeter, Department of Continuing and Adult Education

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution