Split Pea Lab Report

To begin the process of extracting DNA, the double-stranded hereditary material found in all living organisms, from the cells of split peas, a solution was made by blending split peas (100ml), table salt (less than 1ml), and cold water (200ml). The salt helped the DNA strands of molecules to stick together to be easily seen later in the experiment. The split pea cells were separated from each other by the blending process which had made them more susceptible to the next added ingredients. The blended solution was then poured into a strainer and into a measuring cup to alleviate any thick leftover debris from the thin split pea liquid. Then, liquid clothes detergent (30ml) was gently mixed into the thin pea liquid and was left to sit for ten