Go Bananas

Genes R Us

Washing up liquid:Dissolves the cell membrane and the membrane around the nucleus, so the DNA can be released.

Extract DNA from a banana!

Mortar and pestle: Breaks through the banana’s cell walls.

Salt:Helps to bring the DNA out of solution.

Methylated spirits:Separates the extracted DNA from the rest of the cell mixture.

You can use things you would find at home to get DNA from cells