Extracting Fruit & Vegetable DNA

Objective

The objectives of this experiment are to learn:

• how to isolate DNA from onion, strawberry or tomato cells
• what DNA looks like in solution
• how to spool DNA from solution
• what DNA looks like after it is spooled from solution
• the structure of DNA
• the function of DNA

Components:

• DNA Extraction Buffer
• Transfer pipets
• Wooden sticks
• Large test tubes
• Small test tubes

Requirements:

• Vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, lettuce or scallions
• Fruits such as ripened strawberries (fresh or frozen), bananas, grapes
• 70% or 91% clear isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) - freezer cold

Time Requirements:
Requires 30 minutes

Price: $40
Catalog # DD-116

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