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What causes separation of DNA bands during electrophoresis?

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The electrophoresis technique allows the separation of DNA bands based on two characteristics: the size of the DNA fragments, and the charges of the DNA fragments, although other variables may intervene as well, such as the conformation of the molecules and the components used to make the gel and the buffers.