Classroom Genetic Taste Testing Experiment Kit, PTC (Phenylthiourea) and Control Paper [Each Vial Contains 100 Strips]
Classroom Genetic Taste Testing Experiment Kit, PTC (Phenylthiourea) and Control Paper [Each Vial Contains 100 Strips]
About Bartovation From our headquarters in Queens, New York and with the help of our distributor network, we service customers all around the globe. We specialize in the production and distribution of testing strips for virtually every application. We value every one of our customers and strive to make them happy and satisfied. This product is proudly Made in America Phenylthiourea (PTC) and Control Test Paper Kit For Genetic Taste Testing 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 be used to effectively demonstrate the effects of heredity on taste. PTC (pheylthiocarbamide) can help you gain an understanding of someone’s genetic pedigree. The strip can taste anywhere from bland to incredibly bitter for individuals depending on their genotype and phenotype. The control test paper is used as a placebo. Individuals who can detect PTC have the TAS2R38 gene, a bitter taste receptor. Put one PTC on your tongue for 10 second and if you taste bitterness you have this characteristic homozygous dominant or heterozygous. Use the control paper to add validity to your experiment Do you have supertaster traits? Find out with this simple and fun test! Perfect for demonstrating genetic pedigrees and learning about genotypes and phenotypes Includes 100 strips of BOTH PTC strips and control, perfect for controlled experiments Read more PTC Paper has been used widely since its discovery to detect genetic variation in tasting abilities. Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a chemical which causes a bitter flavor to some people. This is a genetic variation which normally occurs in a ratio of 75% who can taste PTC versus 25% of those who cannot. Research suggest it is related to an enzyme which is produced by cells on the tongue. Though not essential for survival, this condition might explain why some people are more sensitive to bitter tastes than others. Instructions: 1.Remove a PTC taste test paper from the vial. 2.Stick out your tongue, and place the strip on your tongue. 3.There are three basic results: bland, bitter, or vile. 4. Use the control paper in the same way as the PTC, it should have no taste. PTC Taste Test Paper is perfectly safe to use. Any possible toxicity of PTC would be in grams per kilogram of body weight, which is millions of times greater than anything which would be found in our taste test strips. Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is present at only 20 micrograms per strip. At this level, the compound is negligible and harmless. PTC Paper PTC and Control Test Paper Super Taster Test Kit PTC test paper ✓ ✓ ✓ Control (Placebo) test paper ✓ ✓ Ability to do a controlled taste test experiment ✓ ✓ Thiourea test paper ✓ Sodium Benzoate test paper ✓ Full downloadable supertaster lab experiment ✓
Product Features
- Perfect for a demonstration of genetics and heredity in biology, taste testing classes, and just for fun!
- Includes 100 strips of BOTH PTC strips and control, perfect for experiments
- PTC only has a taste to 7 out of ten people are you one of those unfortunate enough to taste its bitterness?
- Comes with enough strips for 100 controlled experiments (200 if you cut the strips in half)
- Proudly made in America, guaranteed 100% safe for people without food allergies when used as instructed.