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in gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments move across a gel. describe what cause them to move in (2-3) sentences

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DNA is negatively charged, so when you use gel electrophoresis the molecules will be move to the positive pole.

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DNA is negatively charged. Therefore, when you use gel electrophoresis the molecules will be attracted to the positive pole. Smaller fragments move further than longer fragments.
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