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  1. 01-02-2009, 10:16 PM #1
    lucky c
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    can lemon be used as an enzyme for DNA extraction?

    it's an experiment. i dont have meat tenderizer, contact lens cleaner, or pineapple juice on hand. so i want to know if lemon juice can be used as an enzyme in DNA extraction. please answer ASAP
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  2. 01-02-2009, 10:17 PM #2
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    Lemon juice is not an enzyme, it denatures (destroys) enzymes/proteins due to its low, acidic pH level.
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