DNA Extraction from Strawberries
Materials:
Fresh strawberries
Ziplock bag
Dish soap
Salt
Water
Rubbing alcohol (chilled)
Coffee filter or cheesecloth
Clear glass
Goal / What They Will Learn:
Understand basic DNA structure and how it can be extracted using simple chemistry.
Expected Outcome:
White, stringy DNA will become visible in the alcohol layer, showing how cells contain genetic material that can be isolated.
