NEET2019Zoology-Biochemistry

NEET 2019 Zoology Nucleic Acids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

DNA precipitation out of a mixture of biomolecules can be achieved by treatment with:

A

Methanol at room temperature

B

Chilled chloroform

C

Isopropanol

D

Chilled ethanol

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Chilled ethanol is commonly used to precipitate DNA from a solution because it reduces the solubility of DNA, allowing it to form a precipitate.

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