What is the purpose of adding 10mM of Tris-HCL (pH 7.5) during the extraction process? a. It ensures that the DNA that is released from the cell is turned into single stranded format. b. It denatures the proteins that were released from the cell.  c. It breaks down the cell membrane to release the DNA. d. It neutralizes the the lysis reaction.

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What is the purpose of adding 10mM of Tris-HCL (pH 7.5) during the extraction process?

a.

It ensures that the DNA that is released from the cell is turned into single stranded format.

b.

It denatures the proteins that were released from the cell. 

c.

It breaks down the cell membrane to release the DNA.

d.

It neutralizes the the lysis reaction.

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