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Old 07-11-2008, 11:03 PM
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Default DNA Nucleic Acid Precipitation

Hi, would someone be able to explain why alcohol and low temperatures are used to precipitate DNA and other nucleic acids?

Also why in specific ethanol or isopropanol?
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Default Re: DNA Nucleic Acid Precipitation

There are some answers but no references in this [Only registered users see links. ].
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Default Re: DNA Nucleic Acid Precipitation

About this question, I have some idea but I'm not sure whether it is correct.
Therefore, I'm also would like to know the real answer of this question.
Unfortunately, I can't get open the blog introduced by kmunson779. Could anyone tell me the answer by posting the message to here or sending me personal message? Thanks!:-)
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