Which molecular technique is used to separate DNA fragments by size?

Practice Questions

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Which molecular technique is used to separate DNA fragments by size?
  1. Gel electrophoresis
  2. PCR
  3. Cloning
  4. DNA sequencing

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which molecular technique is used to separate DNA fragments by size?
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA is made up of small pieces called fragments.
  • Step 2: Know that these fragments can be of different sizes.
  • Step 3: Learn that gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate these DNA fragments.
  • Step 4: In gel electrophoresis, a gel is made, and the DNA fragments are placed in it.
  • Step 5: An electric current is applied to the gel, causing the DNA fragments to move.
  • Step 6: Smaller DNA fragments move faster and travel further in the gel than larger ones.
  • Step 7: After the process, you can see the separated DNA fragments, which helps in analysis and comparison.
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