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Monday 2 August 2021

DNA Extraction.

 Aim: To extract DNA from Kiwifruit.


Equipment: Water, Beakers, Sand, Spatula, Ethanol, Kiwifruit, Sandwich bag, Bunsen burner, Heat mat, Gauze Mat, Tripod, Test tube Dishwash liquid, Glass rod, and Cloth.


Method:

1. Squish the kiwifruit w sand, water and pour through the cloth to collect the juice in the beaker.

2. Use beaker to warm water pour juice into a test tube with 2 drops dishwashing liquid. rest in warm water.

3. Add ethanol. watch the DNA separate and collect with a spatula.


Result:

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