Question

In the "DNA Extraction from a Strawberry" lab, which of the following is the purpose of the detergent?


to dissolve the fats in the membrane of the cell and nucleus to allow the DNA to be released

to precipitate the DNA from the solution

to react with the impurities of the strawberry and allow the cells to be accessible

none of the above

Answer 1

Detergents breaks the membranes of the cell to get the DNA out of the nucleus and out of the cell membrane.