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You  will try extracting DNA from a banana by following the simple instructions and can take the activity further with the use of a microscope. Enjoy!

Introduction:
Found in the shape of a double helix, DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid as it is otherwise known, provides the blueprint for various forms of life. This includes humans, cats, dogs and even things like bananas. Let's try a fun activity that involves extracting DNA from a banana.

 Activity:
Blend one banana together with 1 cup of water until smooth.

Fill tubes with around 15mls of the smooth banana and water solution, making one for each student in your class.

Add around 10 drops of detergent to the banana mixture in the tubes.

Put a lid on the tubes and gently shake them (this will break open the cells and release the DNA).

Carefully pour around 20 to 30mls of methylated spirits (also known as denatured alcohol) into the the banana mixture.

Use a straightened paperclip or similar object to fish out the gooey strands of banana DNA. Tell the students to collect them in a small tube. 

Finally, you can try looking at the DNA under a microscope. 

Could you try the same experiment with another fruit?]]> 2017-07-12 13:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178566104 sethes https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178566817
Let's see how DNA replicate itself in this funny web:]]> 2017-07-12 14:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178566817 sethes https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178566957 Use the interactive slide bar to learn about each stage of Mitosis. Can you memorize them all with out the activity?]]> 2017-07-12 14:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178566957 sethes https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178567105 After reading "Learn about the Mitosis" you have to read the next pdf and do the activities.]]> 2017-07-12 14:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178567105 sethes https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178567373 Enjoy and learn about DNA replication with the next video.]]> 2017-07-12 14:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sethes/33em1mdfh0ur/wish/178567373