A Look Inside: DNA Extraction
The wonder of DNA - it controls everything your body does and how it looks. You can’t see it without a microscope…or maybe you can! DNA fills every cell in our body. We can’t even see individual cells without a microscope but this lab allows you to extract DNA from cells, get it to clump together so that you can see it without a microscope. Of course you will not see the famous double helix structure but students are always amazed with this experience! I have used this format for Open Sci Ed 8.5 Genetics, the Junior Girl Scout Detective badge and the Cadette Special Agent Badge. Material Notes - Small plastic cup Large plastic cup Coffee filters Large popsicle stick Coffee stirrer or other small straw Salt Soap Water Graduated cylinder (or other measuring instrument) Ziplock bag Strawberry (I used defrosted strawberries, I have seen kiwi and banana also be successful) 91% isopropyl alcohol - store in the FREEZER and take out right before needed I make trays for s...