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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology -Principles and Processes

Question:
On which basis DNA fragments are separated in gel electrophoresis technique ?
Options:
On the basis of charge .
On the basis of size .
On the basis of both charge and size .
None of these .
Correct Answer:
On the basis of size .
Explanation:
Nowadays the most commonly used matrix is agarose which is a natural polymer extracted from sea weeds. The DNA fragments separate (resolve) according to their size through sieving effect provided by the agarose gel.