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What is the process of DNA extraction?

Posted January 22, 2020


Answer

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) extraction refers to the process of separating DNA from membranes, proteins as well as other materials in the cell that it is recovered from. DNA extraction can turn out to be the most exhaustive part in DNA analysis. Additionally, the methods of extraction might need an overnight incubation, might involve a recent procedure which deploys reagents and might be a procedure that may be completed in a couple of hours.

It is also worth noting that the process of DNA extraction involves careful handling of the biological material, thus preventing sample crossover and contamination. The used tubes during the process should be labelled carefully, particularly when transfer is needed.