What information is gel electrophoresis going to give you about a DNA sample? What does "phoresis" refer to? What surrounds the agarose gel? The divots in the gel that you put sample into are called wells. What is the buffer made of? What is the purpose of the buffer? What charge is on the side with the wells? What charge is on the side furthest from the wells?
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Step 1: Gel electrophoresis separates molecules, such as DNA, based on their size and charge. Show more…
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