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What You Need to Extract DNA

To perform this experiment you will need the following ingredients:

  • One medium sized onion
  • Salt
  • Distilled or bottled drinking water
  • Dishwashing detergent
  • Methylated spirits

You will also need the following equipment:

  • Chopping board
  • Vegetable knife
  • Teaspoon
  • Measuring jug
  • Strainer
  • Three glasses
  • Electric blender and container.

Continue to find out how to perform the experiment.


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