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How is DNA collected?

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It is also called "miniprep method". there certain other methods but i know about the miniprep method.

It involves following basic steps:

1. source to get the DNA like some samples

2. increasing its quantity by PCR

3. isolating the DNA out of unwanted substance into the pure form

1. first the DNA containing solution is kept at the temp of 4 degree celsius so that all the enzymes get inactivated.

2. it is treated with an anionic detergent so that the DNA makes a complex with it.

3. the whole solution is treated with hot beta-merceptoethanol so that all the protein present gets denatured.

4. it is then added with phenol:chloroform in the 24:1 ratio so that we get 2 layers.....

a) upper organic layer which contains the nucleic acid i.e.DNA and RNA

b) lower aqueous layer with cell debris and other unwanted material.

5. the upper layer is decanted in another test tube

6, now RNAse is added to remove RNA

7. now NaOH is added to remove an anionic detergent.

8. now ethanol is added to precipitate out the DNA in the form of smooling structure.

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DNA can be collected through blood and hair fibres.

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Your DNA is inherited from your parents. You receive one set of chromosomes from each parent. Therefore exactly half of your DNA comes from each parent.

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