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Dna Investigation Lab Report

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Investigating DNA
Aim: To extract and examine DNA.
Materials: As per page 40.
Method: As per page 40.
Results:
As it can be seen in the picture, the DNA appeared to be a white coloured and looked like threads floating in the liquid.
Discussion:
1. Explain why each of the following were used in the extraction process.
• Detergent
Detergent was used as detergent has the ability to break down the plasma membrane of the peas cells. This then allows the meat tenderiser to enter the cells and allows the DNA to exit the cells.
• Meat tenderiser
The meat tenderiser contains an enzyme that is able to break down proteins, so its job is to break down the nucleus to release the DNA and also to break the enzymes in the cells that break down the DNA …show more content…

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