Chapter 1: Loading DNA Samples - Lab Equipment

Vocabulary flashcards defining key lab equipment used when preparing and loading DNA samples.

Micropipette

Measures and transfers very small amount of liquid accurately.

Centrifuge

Separates substances based on density by spinning samples at high speed.

Casting tray with rubber stoppers

Holds liquid agarose while it solidifies to form a gel.

Eight well comb

Creates wells in an agarose gel for loading DNA samples.

DC power supply

Provides electrical current to equipment.

Jail box with lid

Holds the gel buffer during gel electrophoresis to separate DNA.

Microtube rack

Holds and organizes microcentrifuge tubes.

Water bath

Keeps samples at controlled temperature by surrounding it with warm water.

Rocker

Gently mixes samples by rocking them back and forth.

Electronic balance

Measures the mass of substances accurately.

Vortex

Rapidly mixes liquid samples in tubes.

Hot hands

Protect hands from hot objects.

Transluminator

Allows DNA bands in a gel to be viewed after electrophosphoresis.

Heat block

Heats samples to a specific temp for controlled incubation.