10 Questions
What is the purpose of adding pineapple juice in the procedure?
To break down the cell membrane
Which enzyme is disabled by adding pineapple juice?
DNAse
What is the purpose of adding ethyl alcohol after pineapple juice in the procedure?
Dehydrate and precipitate DNA
Which component of the mixture precipitates at the water/alcohol interface?
DNA
What is the function of liquid detergent in the procedure?
To break down cell membrane
What is one of the key requirements for an organism to be considered a cell?
Possession of genetic material
Which macromolecule encodes all the biological information about the cell?
DNA
Why is the DNA referred to as the molecular blueprint of life?
Due to its ability to carry genetic information and pass on traits
What is a crucial function of DNA in relation to cell reproduction?
Self-replication
How is lysing the cell of a piece of fruit achieved in DNA isolation?
Blending or smashing the fruit
Explore the importance of genetic material in cells and the role of DNA in encoding biological information. Understand how DNA carries heritable traits from one generation to another.
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