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Which of the following is the primary purpose of DNA extraction?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of DNA extraction?
- To diagnose diseases and genetic disorders (correct)
- To precipitate proteins
- To sequence genomes
- To break open cells or viruses
What is the role of a protease in DNA extraction?
What is the role of a protease in DNA extraction?
- To degrade DNA-associated proteins (correct)
- To precipitate proteins
- To break open cells or viruses
- To sequence genomes
Which salt is commonly used to aid in the precipitation of proteins during DNA extraction?
Which salt is commonly used to aid in the precipitation of proteins during DNA extraction?
- Ammonium chloride (correct)
- Sodium hydroxide
- Potassium sulfate
- Calcium carbonate
What is the purpose of mixing DNA with cold ethanol or isopropanol during DNA extraction?
What is the purpose of mixing DNA with cold ethanol or isopropanol during DNA extraction?
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How is DNA extraction typically performed?
How is DNA extraction typically performed?
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What is the purpose of DNA extraction in diagnostic processes?
What is the purpose of DNA extraction in diagnostic processes?
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How are DNA associated proteins and other cellular proteins degraded during DNA extraction?
How are DNA associated proteins and other cellular proteins degraded during DNA extraction?
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What is the purpose of adding a salt such as ammonium or sodium acetate during DNA extraction?
What is the purpose of adding a salt such as ammonium or sodium acetate during DNA extraction?
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What is the primary purpose of centrifuging the DNA sample during DNA extraction?
What is the primary purpose of centrifuging the DNA sample during DNA extraction?
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What is the role of sonicating the sample during DNA extraction?
What is the role of sonicating the sample during DNA extraction?
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