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= Phenol–chloroform extraction
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Phenol-chloroform extraction is a laboratory technique used primarily to separate and purify nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and proteins from biological samples. It utilizes a mixture of phenol and chloroform, which are organic solvents, to achieve phase separation and enable the isolation of biomolecules based on their solubility.