week of 12/8

During science this week we learned about the process in which you take someones cells and then separate the D.N.A. from the rest of the cell. First you need to get the cells and put them in a graduated cylinder. Then make a solution with some dish detergent to destroy the membrane. Next, you add the solution and mix. Also add some pineapple juice to break down the proteins. This will make all the other things in the cell disappear and the only thing left will be the D.N.A. After all that, you start electrophoresis. Electrophoresis is a process that you use gel to sort the D.N.A. and make it more visible.