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DNA extraction

During DNA extraction, chloroform:octanol 24:1 is added to the cell contents samples. This is chemically attractive to molecules such as proteins and polysaccharides, enabling these to be separated out from the DNA.

 

Photo credit: CIMMYT.

 

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Uploaded on May 17, 2010
Taken on May 17, 2010