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Question 17

Students investigate how to extract DNA from kiwi fruit. In one part of the investigation, they use a water bath at 50∘C50^\circ\text{C}50∘C and measure the mass of DNA collected (in milligrams) in three separate trials.

The table below shows their results:

TrialMass of DNA collected (mg)
Trial 128.3
Trial 229.1
Trial 328.9

Calculate the mean mass of DNA collected. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

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