Cheek Cell DNA:
As my first hands on biology lab, I was very mesmerized by the simplicity and quality of results. I found it very interesting to take what we learn in online diagrams and see what it actually looks like to the human eye. When twisting the DNA around the stir stick, I noticed it the most and I was deeply intrigued. However, due to the fragile nature of the DNA, it was very difficult to transfer into the test tube without a bit of breakage since I twirled it too high up. Evidently, most of my DNA stayed on the stir stick. I was still very proud of my results. If I were to do this lab again, it is definite that I would transfer DNA near the bottom of the stick as opposed to the middle. I am unsure if this way is the most efficient in order break apart the membranes in the cells because we do not have much visual advantage so there would not really be any way to see the membranes and each individual cell. However, since this lab had a larger surface of DNA I think it was much easier to not destroy it.
Cheek Cells (stained):
This lab was super interesting as it was my first time using a microscope. It helped me gain a deeper understanding of what goes on in my system. Being able to see what builds up even the smallest component of my body and how much is used to create it, really opened my eyes to the endless functions of endless organisms. I can only wonder what goes on inside the cells and so on. During this lab, the first microscope we used did not work so when getting the final result, I was super shocked. I found it very insightful to see each cell and provoke curiosity and further interest in this scientific field. Something so simple such as scraping the inside of my mouth results in such diverse yet similar outcomes. By this I mean the cells look similar at a distance but the layout and at a more detailed view they are what build up each person and are very diverse. I think this lab was somewhat useful in order to get DNA because it was simpler to see the results and cells. However, we did not exactly do anything to break apart the membranes.
Cheek Cells (membrane disruption):
This lab was very interesting to take what we did previously and make it almost shapeshift. In the picture above, we used the dish soap and water solution to break the membranes. Before, I was very curious about what it would look like and the results did not disappoint. The membranes disfigures and some merged. I noticed a bit a texture change and am very curious about it as the groupings almost look flakey. I can see how the membrane is almost running away from its' nucleus. It is so amusing how quickly something can shift from the previous image to this one. I think this lab is the most efficient in taking DNA as we are able to break apart the membrane and see the process of it.