Genetic taste test strips. ptc. 100 strips

PTC  (Phenylthiocarbamide)- Genetic Taste Test Strip

Taste test strips for analysing heritable genetic traits using simple classroom safe methods.

The strips allow investigation of genetically inherited taste variation following basic Mendelian patterns, with non impregnated strips available for use as controls.

PTC tastes bland, bitter or even vile depending on your genes. There is a single gene that codes for a protein found in our tongues. PTC will bind with the protein if it’s present, and you will certainly be able to taste it. However, if the protein is not present, the PTC will not bind and you won’t taste anything.
The ability to taste PTC is a dominant trait, so you’re in the majority if you’ve got it. ‘Supertasters’ taste these bitter compounds even more intensely.
‘Supertasters’ are more likely to find green vegetables bitter, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.

Non impregnated strips (HHE-250-250) can be used as a known or blind control.

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concentration of PTC per strip: 30ug