DNA segments of different lengths can be separated by a process of:
Correct answer: D. Gel electrophoresis
- A. Western blotting
- B. Northern blotting
- C. Autoradiography
- D. Gel electrophoresis
Explanation
Gel electrophoresis is a technique used in molecular biology to separate different-sized fragments of charge-bearing polymers (proteins, RNA or DNA) under the influence of an electric field in a semi-solid gel medium of agarose or polyacrylamide.
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