Today we are going to extract DNA from strawberries. Watch this short video. You will be doing the same or similar procedure. Work in six groups of three.
When you are finished, there are five questions you should be able to answer.
1. What does "octoploid" mean?
2. What is the function of the alcohol?
3. In which layer was the DNA found? Why?
4. What is the function of the detergent?
5. What is the function of the salt?
6. Why are strawberries good to use for DNA extraction?
Everyone must submit their own answers before the end of the period.
1. What does "octoploid" mean?
2. What is the function of the alcohol?
3. In which layer was the DNA found? Why?
4. What is the function of the detergent?
5. What is the function of the salt?
6. Why are strawberries good to use for DNA extraction?
Everyone must submit their own answers before the end of the period.