Which type of electrophoresis is commonly used for separating DNA fragments?

Practice Questions

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Which type of electrophoresis is commonly used for separating DNA fragments?
  1. Capillary electrophoresis
  2. Gel electrophoresis
  3. Paper electrophoresis
  4. Isoelectric focusing

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which type of electrophoresis is commonly used for separating DNA fragments?
  • Step 1: Understand that electrophoresis is a technique used to separate molecules.
  • Step 2: Know that DNA fragments are the molecules we want to separate.
  • Step 3: Learn that gel electrophoresis is a specific type of electrophoresis used for DNA.
  • Step 4: Recognize that in gel electrophoresis, DNA moves through a gel matrix.
  • Step 5: Remember that the movement of DNA is based on its size; smaller fragments move faster than larger ones.
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