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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 |