Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Strips -Genetic Taste Testing
Product Code : JL-LE-11491
Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Strips (SKU JL-LE-11491, Cat. No. JSS-201/0410) are supplied by JaincoLab for the classic genetic taste test. Students place a strip on the tongue: some taste PTC as bitter and others taste nothing, and the listing notes that about 7 out of 10 people can taste it. Comparing tasters and non-tasters in a class, and within families, gives a simple demonstration of an inherited trait in genetics and heredity lessons.
Specifications
Listed details:
| Product | Phenylthiourea (PTC) Paper Strips -Genetic Taste Testing |
| SKU | JL-LE-11491 |
| Cat. No. | JSS-201/0410 |
| Chemical | Phenylthiourea (PTC) |
| Form | Paper strips |
| Use | Genetic taste testing; genetics and heredity demonstrations |
| Tasters | About 7 out of 10 people, as listed |
| Strips per pack | Confirmed on the quotation |
Scope of supply and ordering
Quoted by pack; the number of strips per pack and the quantity for your class are confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the test show?
Whether a person can taste PTC, an inherited trait used to demonstrate genetics and heredity.
How many people can taste PTC?
The listing notes about 7 out of 10 people.
Related products
More genetics teaching aids are in our laboratory equipment range.
Request a quote
Ask for a price on PTC Paper Strips, supplied by JaincoLab, through our contact page. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
