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In this genetics activity, learners discover how to extract DNA from green split peas. This resource guide includes a brief explanation of DNA and provides suggestions for ways to experiment with DNA extraction further.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1/2 cup of split peas (100 ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt (less than 1ml)
- 1 cup cold water (200ml)
- blender
- strainer
- container like a measuring cup
- 2 tablespoons liquid detergent (about 30 ml)
- test tubes or other small glass containers
- pinch of enzymes (meat tenderizer)
- rubbing alcohol (70-95% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
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Heredity and Genetics
- DNA Structure and Function
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Diversity of Life
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Physical Sciences
- Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah
Source Collection
- Teach.Genetics
Rights:
- All rights reserved, University of Utah, 2008
Funding Source:
- Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center for Research Resources, a component of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 1 R25 RR16291-01