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During electrophoresis, the piece that moves the farthest from the well is ________.

a.The smallest
b. The largest
C. The most positive
d. The most negative
e.Cut into the most pieces

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Answer: The shortest pieces of DNA will be close to the positive end of the gel, while the longest pieces of DNA will remain near the wells.

Step-by-step explanation:

As the gel runs, shorter pieces of DNA will travel through the pores of the gel matrix faster than longer ones.

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