Before break I had you guys extract DNA from strawberries. This was to show you that we have a LOT of DNA and it is found in each cell in our body. This "snotty" looking molecule does more than just hang out in our cells though and that is what the next chapter is about. Here are some pics from our lab though
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| Smashing up the strawberries and adding the DNA Extraction buffer to break through the Cell Membrane and nuclear membrane |
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| Preparing to pour the Strawberry mixture |
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| Adding the Ethanol to separate the DNA |
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| Not as glamorous as it sounds?!?! THIS is what DNA looks like when mixed with proteins and jumbled together with hundreds/thousands of other DNA molecules |
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| It wouldn't be a proper "wet lab" without SOMETHING end up on the floor!! (Way to go 2nd period) |
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