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Gel electrophoresis is used for:

  1. A
    Isolation of DNA molecule
  2. B
    Cutting of DNA into fragments
  3. C
    Separation of DNA fragments according to their size
  4. D
    Construction of recombinant DNA

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Gel electrophoresis utilizes an electric field to move negatively charged through an agarose matrix. Smaller fragments move faster and further than larger ones, thus separating them by size.

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Gel electrophoresis is used for:
A
Isolation of DNA molecule
B
Cutting of DNA into fragments
C
Separation of DNA fragments according to their size
D
Construction of recombinant DNA

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