DNA Extraction Results

On Tuesday, September 14th our class did our DNA extraction lab. After completing all the steps in our lab, we were able to isolate the DNA in the center of our test tubes. We revealed what looked like a floating, clear, stringy substance. After letting the DNA sit for 5 minutes, we inverted the test tube and the DNA strung itself out and we were able to see the double helix shape of the genetic information! This real life encounter with the building blocks of our beings was incredible to see, and to make it all the more better we got to take our DNA home in a necklace! This lab let us see the amazing and unique shape of DNA that is located inside every single one of our cells.