These separations are called extracting and washing. Extraction and washing are very similar – in fact, they involve the very same physical operations. The difference is that when you extract …

Extracting DNA from Activity Guide This hands-on activity allows you to using household items. Suitable for: age 7+ Estimated duration: 30 minutes

The stuff on the stirrer is DNA! Questions to think about after extracting banana DNA (write you answers below). What did the DNA look like? Do you think you used one ingredient that was …

Extraction is based on solubility characteristics of the organic compound in the solvents being used for the extraction. Let’s consider two frequently encountered scenarios when extraction is …

Put the strawberries into the plastic bag, seal it and gently smash the strawberries for about two minutes. This starts to break open the cells and release the DNA. Mix together 2 teaspoons of …

The process of extracting (taking it out of, or removing it from) DNA from a cell is the first step for many laboratory procedures in biotechnology, including gel electrophoresis and DNA sequencing.

In a plastic cup, make your DNA extraction liquid: mix together 2 teaspoons of detergent, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1⁄2 cup of water. Add 2 teaspoons of the DNA extraction liquid into the …