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Isolation of DNA from a fungal cell can be achieved by using:
Isolation of DNA from a fungal cell can be achieved by using:
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Chitinase is used to break chitin-rich fungal cell walls during DNA isolation.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
- Cellulase
- Chitinase
- Lysozyme
Protease
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Solution and Explanation
Fungal cell walls are composed of chitin. Therefore, chitinase enzyme is used to break down the fungal cell wall during DNA isolation.
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