DNA Conclusion

This week in science class, we did a DNA extraction lab with a partner. First we were given a plant cell and an animal cell. Since I chose to extract plant DNA, I was instructed to add 6 drops of detergent into the tube of plant cells. Second, I was ordered to include a smidgen of salt and enzymes and swirl it around the tube. Ms. A explained how the detergent breaks the cells as well as the enzyme acted. Then, we were to drop enough of isopropanol so that the liquid would rise 2 lines up the tube. Furthermost, my solution was a success because evidently the isopropanol expanded the DNA large enough to be visible through the naked eye. The DNA appeared like a cloudy white structure at the top where the isopropanol was poured. Luckily, I accomplished the lab's goal which was to see the plants DNA.

International News

Yesterday, Israeli air forces once again target Islamic Jihad militants due to the supposed attack on a southern Israel city. The destructive air strike severely injured 7 militants said Palestinian security. According to the Israeli army, Gaza shot over 100 missiles and rockets after Hamas indicated a stop to the war. Apparently, Israeli forces have left the Gaza strip for about 3 weeks but began the air strikes once again. On the other hand, Egypt has put in effort into some sort of negotiation or peace treaty for the two nations. Israel refused to cooperate until Hamas frees a soldier Gilad Shalit. Gaza also refuses to release Gilad showing no demonstration of cease-fire.

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