OLogy: DNA in a Blender

Here’s a very cool experiment that just might bring a tear to your eye. Use a blender to separate the DNA from an onion. 

With this simple experiment, you can separate the DNA from an onion using supplies you can find in a kitchen. Get an adult to be your lab assistant.


Science Topics
Biology, Genetics
K-6
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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