Case File: Hit and Run

The Case of the Bloody Bumper

There's been a crime involving a car hit and run with a jogger. Use gel electrophoresis to analyze dye from fiber evidence and perform an immunoassay in order to detect whether a blood protein sample (simulated) came from one of four animal sources.

Objectives
  • To explore the concept of electrophoresis.
  • To learn how electrophoresis is used in real life to analyze different molecules.
  • To analyze dyes in a forensic investigation.
  • To perform an immunoassay in order to detect whether a protein sample (blood) came from one of four animal sources.
Activity Type
Lab Activity
Lab Type
Electrophoresis
Immunoassay
Audience
  • Student or Professional
    • Middle School
      • 7th
      • 8th
    • High School
Programs & Topics
  • STEM
NCDPI
7.L.2
8.L.2
Bio.3.3
Bio.4.1
NCCCS Course

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