DNA

Question 1

What is DNA short for?

Answer 1

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Pronounced dee·ok·see·rai·bow·noo·klay·ik·a·sid

Question 2

What is variation?

Answer 2

Variation is the differences between individuals of the same species, caused by genetic and environmental factors.

Question 3

How do you extract DNA from a banana?

Answer 3

Step 1: Chop up the banana.
Step 2: Put the banana into a bag.
Step 3. Squash the banana.
Step 4: Fill a glass half full with warm water. Add the salt, then stir with a teaspoon until dissolved.
Step 5: Add washing up liquid and stir
Step 6: Pour into the bag. squash gently for 10 minutes.
Step 7: Filter
Step 8: Pour the drained liquid into a glass.
Step 9: Carefully add the alcohol
Pour the alcohol down the side into your glass. Snot like stuff should appear. This is your DNA