Practice - Gel Electrophoresis
Practice Questions
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What is gel electrophoresis used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we might analyze DNA samples.
What is the charge of DNA?
💡 Hint: Remember the roles of positive and negative charges?
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What does gel electrophoresis separate?
💡 Hint: Consider what types of molecules are typically analyzed in genetics.
True or False: Gel electrophoresis can be used to separate RNA.
💡 Hint: Think about whether different types of nucleic acids can be analyzed using the same technique.
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Challenge Problems
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You have obtained DNA samples from a crime scene and from a suspect. After performing gel electrophoresis, you find samples of different sizes. How do you interpret the results?
💡 Hint: Consider how differences in fragment sizes indicate genetic variation.
What steps would you take to optimize your gel electrophoresis for better resolution of small DNA fragments?
💡 Hint: Think about how gel composition and conditions affect fragment separation.
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