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    This lab report summarizes an experiment where students isolated DNA from strawberries. The students smashed strawberries in a Ziploc bag with a DNA extraction buffer containing soapy and salty water to break open the cell membranes. They then poured the solution through a funnel and added isopropyl alcohol, which separated the solution into two layers with the DNA visible at the top. The purpose was to see what would happen to DNA when isolated. The students observed that strawberries are eukaryotic plant cells that contain DNA, and the extraction buffer and alcohol helped isolate and visualize the normally microscopic DNA. The student concluded they now better understood DNA and its structure and functions of storing and transmitting genetic information.

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    This lab report summarizes an experiment where students isolated DNA from strawberries. The students smashed strawberries in a Ziploc bag with a DNA extraction buffer containing soapy and salty water to break open the cell membranes. They then poured the solution through a funnel and added isopropyl alcohol, which separated the solution into two layers with the DNA visible at the top. The purpose was to see what would happen to DNA when isolated. The students observed that strawberries are eukaryotic plant cells that contain DNA, and the extraction buffer and alcohol helped isolate and visualize the normally microscopic DNA. The student concluded they now better understood DNA and its structure and functions of storing and transmitting genetic information.

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    This lab report summarizes an experiment where students isolated DNA from strawberries. The students smashed strawberries in a Ziploc bag with a DNA extraction buffer containing soapy and salty water to break open the cell membranes. They then poured the solution through a funnel and added isopropyl alcohol, which separated the solution into two layers with the DNA visible at the top. The purpose was to see what would happen to DNA when isolated. The students observed that strawberries are eukaryotic plant cells that contain DNA, and the extraction buffer and alcohol helped isolate and visualize the normally microscopic DNA. The student concluded they now better understood DNA and its structure and functions of storing and transmitting genetic information.

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    Strawberry Lab Report

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    This lab report summarizes an experiment where students isolated DNA from strawberries. The students smashed strawberries in a Ziploc bag with a DNA extraction buffer containing soapy and salty water to break open the cell membranes. They then poured the solution through a funnel and added isopropyl alcohol, which separated the solution into two layers with the DNA visible at the top. The purpose was to see what would happen to DNA when isolated. The students observed that strawberries are eukaryotic plant cells that contain DNA, and the extraction buffer and alcohol helped isolate and visualize the normally microscopic DNA. The student concluded they now better understood DNA and its structure and functions of storing and transmitting genetic information.

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    Melanie Yoc

    Monica Saraiva
    Biology
    April 17, 2015

    Strawberry Lab Report


    In the Strawberry lab we worked with DNA. DNA carries the genes from parent to
    offsprings. Functions DNA have is to store our genetic information, to copy information
    and also to transmit information. The structure of DNA is a double helix, and its
    components are deoxyribonucleic acid, nucleotides, and nucleic acids. The purpose of
    this lab was to see what will happen to DNA if it's isolated.
    Materials
    1 Ziploc bag
    2 strawberries
    10 mL of DNA Extraction Buffer (soapy and salty water)
    1 popsicle stick
    ~5 mL ice cold Isopropyl alcohol
    2 Test tubes and funnels
    Methods
    What we did for this experiment we placed two strawberries in the Ziploc bag and smushed
    them. Then we added the soapy and salty water into the bag, (aka the buffer). We added the
    buffer because it will help us get to the DNA much quicker. Since we need to get to the Nucleus
    to get to the DNA we have to get through the cell membrane. Cell membrane is made up of fat ,
    the soapy and salty water will work as detergent to get through it. The salt will help us isolate the

    the DNA from the protein. After the buffer we smashed it some more then poured the new
    solution into the funnel. Once it settled we added the Isopropyl alcohol that creates two layers
    where the DNA had become visible. We then collected some DNA that had risen to the top.
    When i saw the DNA is was small and transparent.
    Conclusion
    In conclusion we saw that strawberries have plant cells and are eukaryotic. The DNA extraction
    buffer had helped us get through the cells and isolate the DNA. When we added the Isopropyl
    alcohol it created two layers where DNA was visible to our own eyes in seconds. I figured that
    scientists can use DNA for many reasons. Such as to find out ancestors or similar groups we
    belong to, also to mix different genes with others and see what the outcome is. The strawberry
    lab had helped me understand what DNA is and how it works.

    Introduction: 3
    Methods/Materials: 4
    Conclusion: 4
    On-Time/Completeness: 4
    Organization/Grammar: 3

    Total: 18/20

    Great job Melanie!

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