F05 : Refining DNA Extraction for Potential Bioplastic Use


Students Kiera Mitchell
School GEDSB - Delhi District Secondary School - Delhi
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10
Group Group 5 - Life Sciences II
Abstract The purpose of this project is to obtain and refine an applicable DNA extraction method based on several factors as well as an adequate biomass source from the kingdom Plantae for this method, in the interest of increasing overall viable nucleic acid yield and procedure efficiency for potential use in the production of DNA-based bioplastics.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
BASEF Inspiration Student AwardsBASEF Inspiration Student Award$ 500
Mahut-Brent Award for Young People in Science and EngineeringMahut-Brent Award for Young People in Science and Engineering$ 100
Certificate & Giant Microbe