What is the purpose of the protease in DNA extraction?
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For one, proteases catalyze the breakdown of contaminating proteins present in the solution to its component amino acids. It also degrades any nucleases and/or enzymes that may be present in the sample. This is of vital importance since these chemical compounds can attack and destroy the nucleic acids in your sample.Apr 17, 2013
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For one, proteases catalyze the breakdown of contaminating proteins present in the solution to its component amino acids. It also degrades any nucleases and/or enzymes that may be present in the sample. This is of vital importance since these chemical compounds can attack and destroy the nucleic acids in your sample.Apr 17, 2013