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Gel Electrophoresis
/DNA profiling/DNA fingerprinting
The distance the DNA travels depends on its... | Length |
What are DNA samples treated with? | Restriction enzymes |
What is the name of the gel? | Agarose gel |
What are the holes in the gel called, where DNA is put? | Wells |
What charge is DNA? | Negative |
DNA will move towards which electrode? | Positive |
What is the purpose of the buffer? | Helps the electrical current to flow |
Do longer or shorter strands of DNA move the furthest towards the positive electrode? | Shorter |
What does electrophoresis do? | Separates DNA fragments |
What is electrophoresis used for? | Forensics & Paternity Tests |