Coronavirus DNA Test Model

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:

Show how the DNA test for the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) causing COVID-19 works!

Early detection is key for stopping the spread of coronavirus by helping known sick individuals self-isolate. A very sensitive real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based DNA test is used to test people to determine if they have the virus. It can even detect viral infection before someone exhibits symptoms or in asymptomatic people.

• Our model illustrates how a reverse transcriptase enzyme is first used to convert RNA to DNA.
• See how the real-time PCR test is carried out using a different enzyme called Taq DNA polymerase.
• Fluorescent dyes are used to visualize the result.
• Both positive and negative results are covered by the model.
• The model covers real-time PCR, reverse transcriptase, fluorescent dyes, DNA primers, DNase, and RNase.
• Time to build model takes about 30 minutes.

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