DNA extraction: Kiwi Fruit

"Snot Fishing" was given the term by our teacher, due to its nature and feel. In the experiment that we've completed, we were tasked with taking DNA from kiwi fruit. We--as a class- were shown an extraction of DNA using household items. The video shows removal of 

Aim: To extract DNA from kiwi fruit.

Equipment:

• Kiwi fruit
• Ziplock bag
• Detergent
• Salt
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Beaker
• Test tube
• Filter
• Popsicle stick

Method: 

1. Cut the kiwi fruit and peel, half is sufficient.
2. Put the kiwi fruit inside of the ziplock bag and mush until there aren't many visible clumps.
3. Take a pinch or two of salt and put it inside the ziplock bag.
4. Pour a couple tablespoons of water inside the bag and incorporate. 
5. Pour a few teaspoons of detergent inside the bag, mix, but not to an extent in which the mixture is bubbly.
6. Filter the mixture in a beaker.
7. Pour the filtered mixture/liquid into a testtube.
8. Pour rubbing alcohol atop the mixture.
9. In the middle of the alcohol and mixture the DNA lies, take a popsicle stick and "fish out" the DNA.