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DNA Extraction
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bounlom_
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- Project Question: I am extracting DNA from fruit.
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DNA Extraction
Uhm, Hey. For my science fair project I am using the Do-It-Yourself DNA provided by Science Buddies as a basis and I was planning to extract from vegetables as well and I was wondering which vegetables would be good to use. I have a science fair partner and he really likes celery and wants to use that but I'm still not sure about the celery. heeh heh (: Thanks!!
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Re: DNA Extraction
Hi!
The first step in the procedure would be to homogenize the vegetable, i.e. make it into paste. So, I would recommend picking a vegetable that is easy to puree and is not starchy. Off the top of my head, peas and onions would be good choices!
Good luck with your project,
Tanvi.
The first step in the procedure would be to homogenize the vegetable, i.e. make it into paste. So, I would recommend picking a vegetable that is easy to puree and is not starchy. Off the top of my head, peas and onions would be good choices!
Good luck with your project,
Tanvi.