what does chloroform do in dna extraction
Phenol-Chloroform Extraction. Purpose: Phenol-chloroform extractions are done when you need to purify DNA from a solution that also has proteins. The DNA will dissolve in the aqueous layer, and everything else will go into the non-aqueous layer.. Phenol:chloroform. 1  Add one equal volume of phenol:chloroform:IAA (found in 4C in room 263) to DNA solution. 2  The phenol:chloroform solution has two layers â be sure to take the bottom layer!!! 3  Mix gently; spin for 5 minutes at max speed. 4  Remove aqueous layer (top layer) to a new tube.