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To extract DNA from a person you need it in liquid form (i.e. spit) or if it's from a plant you can just grind up the plant in a blender to open up the cells. You need to add detergent and meat tenderizer. Detergent breaks down the lipid bilayer and meat tenderizer breaks down the protein surrounding the DNA. Let it sit for about 15 minutes so that everything can be broken down. Then add some isopropyl alcohol to it. The alcohol is polarized. It has a positive charge and DNA is negative by nature so it will pull the negative DNA out of everything else. You will see little bubbles or strings of white stuff forming and in a moment you will have clumps of DNA. This is as pure as you can get without being in a lab because they have stronger detergents and enzymes.
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If the DNA in a DNA extraction is not pure what other types of molecules might be present?
If the DNA is not pure, contaminants include RNA and proteins
What is the purpose of Trichloroacetic acid in DNA extraction?
Trichloroacetic acid is used for precipitation of the DNA during its extraction.
Why grind the liver in a DNA extraction lab?
the purpose of grinding any substance during dna extraction is cell loosening.
Why extraction buffer is added for isolation of DNA?
Extraction Buffer is used to maintain pH of the solution.which prevents denaturation of DNA.
Why we can not extract DNA from RBCs?
We can not extract DNA from RBCs as they are without nucleus. only the source of DNA extraction is Leukocytes, RBCs are not good source of extraction but we can extract DNA from immature RBCs.
If the DNA in a DNA extraction is not pure what other types of molecules might be present?
If the DNA is not pure, contaminants include RNA and proteins
What does sodium citrate do in DNA extraction?
how to make sodium citrate in 10% ethanol for DNA extraction
DNA extraction from bacteria?
DNA extraction from bacteria can be achieved in various ways. Yeast is the best resource to extract the DNA bacteria from using extreme rapid extraction method.
What is the function of CL buffer in DNA extraction?
In a DNA extraction, the purpose of a buffer is to solubilize DNA as well as RNA. Because of this, it prevents the DNA for degrading.
What is the purpose of Trichloroacetic acid in DNA extraction?
Trichloroacetic acid is used for precipitation of the DNA during its extraction.
Why grind the liver in a DNA extraction lab?
the purpose of grinding any substance during dna extraction is cell loosening.
Why extraction buffer is added for isolation of DNA?
Extraction Buffer is used to maintain pH of the solution.which prevents denaturation of DNA.
Why we can not extract DNA from RBCs?
We can not extract DNA from RBCs as they are without nucleus. only the source of DNA extraction is Leukocytes, RBCs are not good source of extraction but we can extract DNA from immature RBCs.
What is the purpose of RNA extraction?
RNAse destroys the RNA and hence RNAse contamination is a problem in RNA extraction as it breaks down RNA. RNAse enzyme is removed by using RNAse inhibitor or precautions like wearing of gloves, autoclaving tips , using RNAse free water/DEPC treated water is done while performing RTPCR
What is the function of 2-propanol in DNA extraction?
To achieve precipitation DNA.
What mesh particle size for chelex 100 is best for DNA extraction?
The 200-400 mesh size is best for DNA extraction. The smaller sizes are usually used for metal ion extraction.
What are some uses of DNA extraction?
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