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In the procedure of electrophoresis, what molecular component of the dna allows it to move through the gel?.

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Answer: DNA's Phosphate Groups

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The presence of phosphate groups in DNA cause the molecule to have a negative charge. Therefore during electrophoresis DNA will move through the gel toward the negative electrode.

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