DNA Extraction

 Aim: Finding DNA in a kiwi fruit

Method: 

1. Mush half a kiwi fruit in a zip lock bag with a splash of water and a small teaspoon of salt. 
2. Strain the solution through a cloth into a beaker.
3. Add a squirt of dishwashing liquid and stir.
4. Pour into a test tube.
5. Place the test tube in a beaker filled with WARM water.
6. Slowly pour 5mL of methylated spirits down the side of the test tube.  

Results: 

Discussion:

DNA is found in the cell nucleus but some DNA is also found in the mitochondria, Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form that cells can use.

Most DNA is made up of simple repeating units called nucleotides. The DNA molecule is described as a double helix but is sometimes also called a twisted ladder that is made with base, sugar and phosphate. 

Conclusion: Did it work? Would you do anything differently? Our experiments work really well because we have found the DNA  In a kiwi fruit. One thing that we might change is to put less water so that it will give us more DNA to take out.