TE buffer, also called "T10E1" Buffer or "T ten E one buffer", is composed of Tris, a buffering agent and EDTA, a chelating agent. EDTA prevents the degradation of DNA and RNA by chelating divalent metal ions which are required for nuclease activity. The Tris buffering agent and EDTA metal chelating properties help protect DNA and RNA.
TE buffer, also called "T10E1" Buffer or "T ten E one buffer", is composed of Tris buffering agent and EDTA, a chelating agent. 1X TE Buffer, pH 7.0 is used in critical Molecular Biology applications. Its principal application includes protection of DNA and RNA from degradation. The Tris buffering agent and EDTA metal chelating properties help protect DNA and RNA.