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Perhaps the most basic precaution is to make sure that the warm water bath that will be used has a temperature that doesn't exceed 90C so as to denature only the protein component of crude extract and not the DNA which is the target isolate.

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During DNA extraction the following precautions have to be taken -

1. All steps of the extraction must be conducted in a sterile condition in a laboratory to avoid contamination.

2. DNA extract is used for DNA extraction. DNA extracts contains irritants, handle with care. Wear goggles to protect your eyes against any splashes.

3. Alcohol is used during DNA extraction. Alcohol catches fire very easily, keep alcohol away from heat.

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