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Monday 25 March 2019

DNA Extraction

Aim
To extraction  DNA from the kiwi fruit

Method
- Using a spatula, scoop 1/2 kiwifruit into the bag. Add 25ml water plus a pinch of salt
- Mush until a thick soup.
- Pour over cloth into a funnel into beaker
- Pour liquid into a test tube. Add dishwashing liquid and swirl. Allow sitting for 5 mins
- Tilt test tube on a 45-degree angle and slowly pour 10ml of ethanol down the side
- Allow sitting

Results- When we add the ethanol it started to separate it.

















Decision-
Water helped break kiwifruit apart.
Salt help climb the DNA
Ethanol helped to see it as it sits on top

Conclusion-


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