Philip Harris Gene Regulation Kit

Support A level biology lessons with this hands-on kit designed to demonstrate gene regulation in Escherichia coli. Ideal for introducing students to the principles of genetics, it enables practical exploration of how genes are switched 'on' or 'off' in response to environmental factors.

• Sufficient materials for up to 20 students

• Requires additional equipment: test tubes, pipettes, and access to a 37°C water bath or incubator (not included)

• Suitable for secondary schools and colleges, especially Key Stage 5

• Designed for practical classroom experiments in gene regulation

• The kit contains:

  • 3 x 50ml bottles of minimal medium

  • 1 x 5ml bottle of 5% glucose solution

  • 1 x 5ml bottle of 5% lactose solution

  • 1 x 5ml bottle of glucose & lactose solution

  • 0.3g O-NPG (O-nitrophenyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside)

  • 1 x E-Coli culture