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DNA Extraction (Exam 1) Flashcards

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1
Q

The amount of DNA extracted from a cell depends on { }.

A

The number of nucleated cells present

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Organic extraction uses { } solvents to separate DNA.

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Organic

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What is the difference between straight and differential extraction?

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Straight extraction lyses everything (blood, tissues, hair, etc.), but differential extraction separates male and female cells

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What is the purpose of dithiothreitol (DTT)?

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Breaks sulfide bonds of sperm’s acrosome

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