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Given below is the diagram representing the observations made for separating DNA fragments by Gel electrophoresis technique. Observe the illustration and answer the questions that follow :

(a) Why are the DNA fragments seen to be moving in the direction A\rightarrow B ?

(b) Write the medium used on which DNA fragments separate.

(c) Mention how the separated DNA fragments can be visualised for further technical use.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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a) Because the fragments of DNA are negatively charged

b) Agarose gel 

c) After staining DNA with ethidium bromide and after that by exposing it to UV rays.

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