DNA Extraction Lab Conclusion

        In this lab we asked the question, how can DNA be separated from cheek cells in order to study it. We have found that following quite simple steps, DNA can be easily chemically separated from cheek cells. As seen in the picture included in this post, the yellow bubbly blob in the middle is my DNA. It is yellow from the gatorade used in the procedure. Our procedure to separate DNA from cheek cells worked and this supports our claim, which is if DNA can be separated from cheek cells, then DNA will be visible at the last step, because after our simple procedure, the DNA was visible in the alcohol which we put it in.
        While our hypothesis was supported by our data, there could have been possible errors due to the fact that we had to construct the procedure ourselves. One little error could have messed up the experiment and given false results. In future experiments, I suggest you have a solid procedure for DNA extraction that has been verified by a professional.
        This lab was done to demonstrate how DNA can be easily separated and studied. From this lab I learned that even if some procedures may seem hard, they are quite easy, and that DNA is stringy and tiny, which helps me understand how it fits into cells. Based on my experience from this lab, I can now separate DNA from cells and study the traits and genes of a person.