Super Taster Test Genetics Lab Kit with Instructions, Phenylthiourea (PTC), Sodium Benzoate

Test the genetically-determined taste response of students and families This kit is all you need for a controlled demonstration of genetics and heredity. These strips can be used to help determine if a person is a ‘supertaster’ and can effectively demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste. The set includes one vial of each of the following: PTC (pheylthiocarbamide), sodium benzoate, thiourea, and control paper and also includes instructions for a lab experiment. Supertasters have the TAS2R38 gene, a bitter taste receptor which enables them to detect PTC. This product is all you need for a demonstration of genetics and heredity. These strips can be used to help determine if a person is a ‘supertester’ and can be used to effectively demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste. Use these strips to determine genotype and phenotype, and use the control (untreated paper) as a placebo to add validity to your experiment. The set includes one vial of each of the following: PTC (pheylthiocarbamide), sodium benzoate, thiourea, and control paper and also includes downloadable instructions for a lab experiment. Each vial contains 100 paper strips. The set also includes a reproducible family pedigree chart and teacher’s instructions. Replacement vials can be ordered separately. Download lab instructions by clicking here! If you are looking to use this item for a research project or scientific study click here to learn more about our capabilities for custom packaging to help make your study as easy as possible to conduct!