Extracting DNA from Strawberries
10th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can extract DNA from a strawberry using a simple procedure and explain the role of each step.
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The purpose of the lysis solution is to break open the strawberry's cells to get to the DNA.
- 2
The lysis solution contains detergent, salt, and water to break open the cells.
- 3
Rubbing alcohol is added to the filtered strawberry mixture to cause the DNA to precipitate, or come out of solution, allowing it to be seen and collected.
