Answer:
Why do we need to cool the mixture? DNases or restriction enzymes that destroy DNA are present in the cell's cytoplasm. They are there to protect the cell from invasion by viruses. Once the nuclear membrane is destroyed by the soap, the DNA is now susceptible to the DNases and will quickly be degraded.
Explanation:
When you added the salt and detergent mixture to the smashed strawberries, the detergent helped lyse (pop open) the strawberry cells, releasing the DNA into solution, whereas the salt helped create an environment where the different DNA strands could gather and clump, making it easier for you to see them.
