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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science practice

What is the primary role of mashing or blending the fruit at the beginning of the DNA extraction process?

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What is the primary role of mashing or blending the fruit at the beginning of the DNA extraction process?.

  1. A.To mix the salt and detergent thoroughly.
  2. B.To break open some of the cell walls.
  3. C.To denature enzymes that might degrade DNA.
  4. D.To make the DNA strands more accessible for observation.

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