Plasmid DNA Extraction and Enzymatic Digestion Verification

severe

Low Plasmid Yield Due to Incomplete Lysis

Plasmid miniprep yields are significantly below expected levels. A260/280 ratio may be normal but total DNA concentration is low.

💡 5 · ✓ 5

severe

Low Gel Extraction Yield Due to Improper Gel Dissolution

DNA yield from gel extraction is poor. Undissolved agarose particles may be visible or column flow is impeded.

💡 4 · ✓ 4

severe

Low Plasmid Quality Due to Degradation or Denaturation

Plasmid DNA shows smearing on gel, poor A260/280 ratio, or fails in downstream applications despite adequate concentration. Multiple bands or reduced supercoiled form may be visible.

💡 5 · ✓ 5

moderate

Low DNA Performance in Downstream Applications Due to Contaminants

Purified DNA fails or performs poorly in downstream applications (transformation, restriction digestion, PCR, sequencing) despite acceptable concentration and A260/280 ratio.

💡 6 · ✓ 6