This student worksheet guides students through the Strawberry DNA Extraction experiment. In this lab, students will observe the physical properties of DNA. Students will break open strawberry cells, prepare a filtered extract containing strawberry DNA, and separate out molecules of DNA in a test tube. What does DNA look like in a test tube? What properties can be observed with the unaided eye? Instructional materials include background, lab procedures, questions, and extra credit challenge.
–Holly Lee, Iao Intermediate

Year Produced: 2011

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• Strawberry DNA Extraction Kit