Question

You set up PCR to determine if the beta-lactamase gene is present in the MH1 bacteria. How can you visualize your PCR results? Group of answer choices Using bacterial transformation Using agarose gel electrophoresis Using an antibiotic assay Using DNA miniprep

Answer 1

Using agarose gel electrophoresis

Step-by-step explanation:

Agarose gel electrophoresis is a method used in molecular biology to separate a mix of macromolecules such as DNA or proteins in a matrix of agarose. The separation is based on the size or charge of the molecules.

In this experiment, a sample of the PCR result is subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis to check if there are molecules of the same size of the beta-lactamase gene (present in the MH1 bacteria).