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What is the criterion for DNA fragments movement on agarose gel during gel electrophoresis?

  • Option 1)

    The larger the fragment size, the farther it moves

  • Option 2)

    The smaller the fragment size, the farther it moves

  • Option 3)

    Positively charged fragments move to farther end

  • Option 4)

    Negatively charged fragments do not move

 

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Gel Electrophoresis -

This technique is used to separate DNA fragments on the basis of charge and size. Agarose is a polysaccharide which is extracted from red algae (gelidium).

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 Gel electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments. Smaller the fragments, further it will move.


Option 1)

The larger the fragment size, the farther it moves

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Option 2)

The smaller the fragment size, the farther it moves

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Option 3)

Positively charged fragments move to farther end

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Option 4)

Negatively charged fragments do not move

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