1. What Is The Purpose Of Using Salt

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1. What is the purpose of using salt? 1The purpose of using salt is to help DNA stick together, so that we see clumps of tangled DNA molecules. 2. What is the purpose of using the blender? 1The blender separates the cells (of the onion or liver) from each other, so that there is a really thin soup-like liquid of cells. 3. What happens when you add the soap? 1When soap is added it breaks through the cell membrane and the nucleus. 4. What is the purpose of the alcohol? Why does DNA rise to the top? 1In water DNA normally stays dissolved but when alcohol comes in contact with salty DNA it becomes undissolved, creating a precipitation. DNA rises to the top because the alcohol that was added is less dense than the water or cell scum (which