Question

If a scientist was trying to run an RNA gel, which of the following would be required?

A. A gel that can separate RNA molecules based on size.
B. Linking of RNA polymerase to the mRNA so that it will run in the gel.
C. A voltage supply that can apply a positive charge at one end of the gel and a negative charge at the other end.
D. The original genomic DNA since RNA cannot be isolated from a cell.
E. Both A and C.

Answer 1

To run an RNA gel, a scientist would require a gel that can separate RNA molecules based on size and a voltage supply to apply a positive and negative charge.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate molecules based on size using an electric field. In the case of running an RNA gel, the scientist would require a gel that can separate RNA molecules based on size (option A) and a voltage supply that can apply a positive charge at one end of the gel and a negative charge at the other end (option C). Therefore, the correct answer is option E, both A and C are required to run an RNA gel.