Research project scientists often need to synthesize or create the materials that can be used in research. In the case of true research these materials often cannot be purchased. This is the status of the research project now being under taken in your biochemistry course. Suppose you have been working with the plasmids which are created previously by research team working with Dr. March. In order to further this research it is essential to make materials that will serve as a basis for the further research.
1. Explain how do you know your DNA pellet contains the plasmid that you think it does?
2. Explain how do you know that there is any DNA at all?