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DNA does not move through a gel by chance. It moves because every phosphate group in its backbone carries a negative charge, and an electric field sends it migrating toward the positive electrode with a force proportional to the...

Questions: 20  |  Attempts: 17   |  Last updated: Mar 8, 2026
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    What is the net electrical charge of a DNA molecule?
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No two people, except identical twins, have the same pattern of short tandem repeats scattered across their genome, and that individuality is the foundation of one of forensic science's most powerful tools. DNA fingerprinting...

Questions: 20  |  Attempts: 12   |  Last updated: Mar 8, 2026
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    What is the biological basis for using DNA fingerprinting to distinguish between individuals?
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After electrophoresis separates the DNA, the next challenge is making the invisible visible. Visualizing DNA gel explained covers how intercalating dyes like ethidium bromide and safer modern alternatives bind to DNA and...

Questions: 20  |  Attempts: 11   |  Last updated: Mar 8, 2026
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    Why is a chemical stain necessary for visualizing dna gel results after electrophoresis?
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To separate DNA fragments by size, you need a molecular obstacle course, and agarose gel provides exactly that. Agarose gel electrophoresis explained covers how the polysaccharide agarose forms a porous matrix when set, creating...

Questions: 20  |  Attempts: 11   |  Last updated: Mar 8, 2026
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    What is the primary biological source of the agarose used to make the gel matrix?
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