I need to isolate DNA from an old animal skin cell. But before going for isolation of DNA. I need to clarify that the DNA is denatured or not? Please recommend me a method for that.
The phenomenon of UV absorbance increasing as DNA is denatured is known as the hyperchromic shift. The purine and pyrimidine bases in DNA strongly absorb ultraviolet light. Double-stranded DNA absorbs less strongly than denatured DNA due to the stacking interactions between the bases.