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2. How/why does the DNA separate? Discuss porosity or pores, electricity

DNA's charge & size of DNA pieces. Underline each term.
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how does the DNA seperate ?First, a so-called initiator protein unwinds a short stretch of the DNA double helix. Then, a protein known as helicase attaches to and breaks apart the hydrogen bonds between the bases on the DNA strands, thereby pulling apart the two strand

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DNA is negatively charged, therefore, when an electric current is applied to the gel, DNA will migrate towards the positively charged electrode.

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