Single Choice

During isolation of genetic material, the chemical used to precipitate out the purified DNA is

ABromophenol blue
BChilled ethanol
Correct Answer
CEthidium bromide
DBoth A and C

Solution

The purified DNA, after treatment with various enzymes, precipitates out after addition of chilled ethanol. This is viewed as a collection of fine threads in the suspension, and is easily collected. The process is known as DNA spooling.
So, the correct answer is 'Chilled ethanol'.

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