The Co-op Biology class was able to finish three trials of the DNA extraction. We used a blender, mortars and pestles, and even hammers to pound split peas. (It’s a larger class.). The two girls got spectacular results. I believe they read and followed directions. Add a bit more meat tenderizer than specified. Pour the alcohol down the side of the beaker or test tube. The girls repeated trials using different dish detergents and percents of alcohol. The rest repeated the experiment until they got some DNA. The white clumps or strands are DNA.
