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RNA is insoluble in isopropanol so it will aggregate together, giving a pellet upon centrifugation. This step also removes alcohol-soluble salt.

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Its main role is to pricipitate the DNA, by engaging with the water molecule as not giving chance for the DNA to get dissolve in the water.

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Precipitates DNA and separation is carried out...

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DNA is not soluble in isopropyl alcohol. It will precipitate out when you add this solvent. Once out of solution you can centrifuge it down and collect the pellet of DNA.

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