Advanced Biology
DNA Extraction Lab
Look at this procedure for DNA extraction.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/activities/extraction/
Pre-Lab Questions
Why do they blend up the peas?
What is the purpose of the soap?
What does the meat tenderizer do? Are there other ways to accomplish this?
What are some good sources for DNA extraction? What makes these good sources of
DNA?
Post Lab Questions:
Describe the appearance of DNA.
How can you be sure that this is DNA?
Name 2 or 3 possible ways you could increase your yield of DNA.
Find a procedure for extracting human DNA (online). How is it the same/different from
our procedure?