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Which technique is used to separate DNA fragments based on size?

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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which technique is used to separate DNA fragments based on size?
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA is made up of different sized fragments.
  • Step 2: Know that gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate these DNA fragments.
  • Step 3: Prepare a gel, usually made of agarose, which acts like a sieve.
  • Step 4: Load the DNA samples into wells in the gel.
  • Step 5: Apply an electric current to the gel; DNA fragments will move through the gel.
  • Step 6: Smaller DNA fragments move faster and travel further than larger ones.
  • Step 7: After the run is complete, the DNA fragments are separated by size.
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