Question

After using the centrifuge the second time, where specifically is the DNA in the sample tube?

Answer 1

After using a centrifuge, the DNA in your sample tube is typically found in the pellet at the bottom of the tube. During centrifugation, the centrifugal force causes denser components, including DNA (often in the form of a precipitate, depending on the method used), to aggregate and settle at the bottom, forming a pellet. The liquid above this pellet is called the supernatant, which contains other soluble components that remain in suspension. If the DNA was precipitated out (for example, using ethanol or isopropanol), you would find it in the pellet after centrifugation.