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My son asks, what does DNA look like?

Lincoln Cannon

9 March 2013 (updated 31 August 2024)

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Alexander's Experiment

Science project time came again, and my youngest son wanted to know what DNA looks like. He read some explanations of genetics and DNA for kids. We also found instructions on how to extract DNA from a strawberry, and they were safe and easy enough that he could do all the work himself after I gathered the needed materials. Check out the project and pictures below.

Alexander's Question

Alexander's Research

Alexander's Hypothesis

Alexander's Experiment - Get Materials

Alexander's Experiment - Bag Berry

Alexander's Experiment - Mash Berry

Alexander's Experiment - Add Lysis Buffer

Alexander's Experiment - Mash Lysis Buffer

Alexander's Experiment - Cover Cup

Alexander's Experiment - Filter Juice

Alexander's Experiment - Uncover Cup

Alexander's Experiment - Fill Test Tube

Alexander's Experiment - Add Alcohol

Alexander's Results Begin

Alexander's Results End

Alexander's Conclusion

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