Polyploidy List
For DNA Extraction Lab
FRUIT Examples
• Seedless
• Apples
grapes
• Seedless
• Sour Cherries watermelon
• Blueberries • Plums
• Mandarin
Orange
Other Examples
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Peanuts
Oats
Coffee
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Clover
Wheat
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Roses
Marigold
Tamarillo
Ferns
Fish (frozen)
Lab groups need to bring?
• Tables 1,2,3 ; Need to bring a
plant DNA sample
• Tables 4,5,6; Need to bring an
animal DNA sample
Just Remember….
What ever your grocery
store item is, it needs to
have…
CELLS
Fresh, or frozen, not canned
• Frozen items work well
• Fresh items work fine also
• Canned foods are not good.
-They are processed and the
this denatures the DNA.
Recipe
• ½ c. Grocery Store Item
• Pinch of salt
• 1 c. cold water
• Blend all together well.
• Bring to class Wednesday.
This is a basic outline to follow for this lab report.
Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab
Name _____________________Partner(s)__________________________________ Per._____
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Purpose-(You come up with this)
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Materials: (These should just be written as a list.)
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Procedure: (number the steps, refer to the strawberry email)
Include all steps, starting with how to make the strawberry blended mixture.
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Data Calculations: N/A –(Does not apply for this lab, but still include it on your report.)
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Analysis/Conclusion: (2 parts for this lab.)
1-STRAWBERRY DATA-All observations from the first half of the lab go here. When did you see the
DNA, why did you see it, what did it look like, etc. Be very complete!
2-Experimental Data goes here. What did you use for your experimental grocery item? How well
did it work? Write all observations here, again be very complete.
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Possible Errors: (Need 3 and number them. Use complete sentences.)