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In Gel Electrophoresis, which segments of DNA move fastest?

a. The shortest pieces
b. The longest pieces
c. They all move at the same speed
d. They do not move

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In Gel Electrophoresis, which segments of DNA move fastest?


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\sf\purple{a. \:The \:shortest \:pieces}

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  • \sf\red{Gel\:electrophoresis} is a technique that is used to separate DNA fragments according to their size.
  • It can separate DNA fragments from about 200 to 50,000 base pairs (bp).
  • Since DNA is a negatively charged molecule, the fragments move toward the positive electrode.
  • The fragments travel through the gel according to their molecular weight – with the
    \sf\pink{smallest} fragments moving the
    \sf\purple{greatest} distance.

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