Practice Gel Electrophoresis - 3.5.2 | Genetics | IB MYP Grade 12 Biology
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Question 1

Easy

What is gel electrophoresis used for?

💡 Hint: Think about how we might analyze DNA samples.

Question 2

Easy

What is the charge of DNA?

💡 Hint: Remember the roles of positive and negative charges?

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Question 1

What does gel electrophoresis separate?

  • Proteins
  • DNA Fragments
  • RNA

💡 Hint: Consider what types of molecules are typically analyzed in genetics.

Question 2

True or False: Gel electrophoresis can be used to separate RNA.

  • True
  • False

💡 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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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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