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flat =**DNA Lab**=
 * Members:**
 * Keeley**
 * Austin M.**

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 * 1) What are the 5 elements that make up DNA?
 * carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous.**
 * 1) What is the function of DNA from day to day?
 * to direct the functioning within the cells of your body.**
 * 1) Describe how long strands of double-helical DNA fit into the nucleus of a single cheek cell.
 * 2) **The structure of DNA, the double helix, is wrapped around proteins, folded back onto itself, and coiled into a compact chromosome.**
 * 3) What was the purpose of using the cell lysis solution?
 * It allows the DNA to be freed.**
 * 1) Why does the DNA become visible once the alcohol is added?
 * DNA will precipitate to the sports drink/alcohol interface.**
 * 1) If DNA is so thin, how is it that we are able to see it during this simple lab exercise?
 * DNA is different for everyone, nobody has the same.**
 * 1) Why is DNA referred to as your genetic fingerprint?
 * this means that your DNA is like no one else’s in the world**
 * 1) Give some examples of how DNA is used everyday.
 * scientists and lawyers to help in criminal investigation, paternity suits, and cloning.**


 * DNA Double Helix Structure **



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=Diaper Lab=

Layers of the Diaper:
Top Layer- Had pictures, was very thin, Didn't expect to hold water well. Middle Layer- Had foam, and some beads, We expected for the water to be absorbed here. 2nd Middle Layer- In between the two foam layers, had the beads that would absorb the water. Bottom Layer- Piece of cloth that we didn't expect water to hold well.

Process of Diaper Lab:
Step 1- We cut the diaper into a 2" x 2" Step 2- We pulled each of the four layers apart and separated them from one another. Step 3- We tested to see how much water each layer could hold, and whether it was repellant or soaked the water up. Step 4- We poured 80 mL of water onto the first layer and it didn't hold very well and soaked easily. Step 5- We poured 80 mL onto the middle layer and it absorbed the water and dried itself out. Step 6- We poured 80 mL onto the second middle layer and it absorbed the water well, but turned grainy, slimy, and foamy. Step 7- We poured 80 mL onto the bottom layer and the water did not absorb very well.

Full Diaper:
Step 1- We poured 60 mL of water onto the diaper and it expanded. The diaper was damp, but still partially dry. Step 2- We poured a total of 120 mL of water onto the diaper and it became partially wet and expanded more. Step 3- We poured a total of 190 mL of water onto the diaper and it started to soak up the water, but it ran off and the diaper is thoroughly wet. Step 4- We poured a total of 260 mL of water onto the diaper and it sat on the surface. It stops holding water, and is wet on both sides.