Strawberry DNA extraction:
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What does DNA stand for
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid (dee-OK-see-ri-bo-new-klee-ik). Double helix - two spiral twisting around each other. Made up of sugars and phosphate.
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What does DNA do
our genes are made up of DNA, and DNA contains our unique genetic code.
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Why do we use the dishwashing liquid
the dishwashing liquid bursts open the cells of the strawberries, realising the DNA.
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Why do we use the salt
it ensures that the proteins in the cell are kept separate from the DNA.
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What does alcohol contribute to the experiment
when molecules are insoluble, they clump together and become visible. DNA is not soluble in alcohol.
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