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In an experiment to extract DNA from something like an onion or strawberry, the last step is to slowly pour ice cold ethanol into the test tube. This causes the DNA to precipitate out of the solution and white stringy material appears a the boundary of the ethanol and prepared DNA solution.
The reason why it happen is because ethanol solution break down the nuclear membrane and cell membrane.
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What is the purpose of ethanol hydration in immunohistochemistry?
Its used for dehydration after the xylene process at the beginning and end of the procedure before the coverslip is placed on the slide.
Why does ethanol burn differently than ethanol and water mixed?
the main reason why ethanol burns differently then ethanol and water mix is mainly because when you add the water to the ethanol you are making the ethanol less potent so it will burn weaker.
Is ethanol reducing agent?
ethanol is a solvent
Is ethanol a metal?
No, ethanol is an organic basic liquid, wine and beer contain ethanol, and it is flammable
Why 95 percent ethanol is used in laboratory?
So as not to 'waste' too much ethanol. To use 95 % ethanol allows some ethanol to be saved!
Why methanol is added to ethanol?
To avoid misuse of ethanol for drinking purpose it is denatured with methanol.
What nicknames does Cyrus Ranchhod go by?
Cyrus Ranchhod goes by Icecold.
What is the purpose of the condenser in the process of ethanol oxidizing to ethanolic acid?
prevent the escape of any unchanged ethanol
What should you do if you mix ethanol gas with non ethanol?
to ask for help or try to undo it if on purpose or not for doing projects.
What is the Treatment of internal body fever?
just take a icecold bath this will help to get fever out after that you know what to do
What is the purpose of ethanol in biology?
It's mainly used as a disinfectant and preservative.
What is the purpose of soap in strawberry extraction?
The purpose is to help the mixture of salt water and ethanol so the can find the DNA of strawberry bananna etc. Extrsctions
What is the purpose of ethanol hydration in immunohistochemistry?
Its used for dehydration after the xylene process at the beginning and end of the procedure before the coverslip is placed on the slide.
Is ethanol a element?
no ethanol is not an element. Ethanol is an Organic compound.
Is ethanol a sugar?
No, ethanol is an alcohol.
How is ethanol harnessed?
how is ethanol controlled
What is the ratio of ethanol?
The ratio of ethanol to WHAT!
