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

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

petiteme · Answer

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