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What is the primary purpose of gel electrophoresis in laboratories?
What is the primary purpose of gel electrophoresis in laboratories?
- To synthesize macromolecules
- To analyze the structure of nucleic acids
- To separate macromolecules based on their size (correct)
- To study the electrical properties of proteins
Which of the following molecules can be separated using gel electrophoresis?
Which of the following molecules can be separated using gel electrophoresis?
- Hormones and vitamins
- Enzymes and antibiotics
- Proteins and nucleic acids (correct)
- Carbohydrates and lipids
What drives the movement of macromolecules through the gel in gel electrophoresis?
What drives the movement of macromolecules through the gel in gel electrophoresis?
- Electrical field (correct)
- Centrifugal force
- Magnetic field
- Gravity
What is the basis of the separation of macromolecules in gel electrophoresis?
What is the basis of the separation of macromolecules in gel electrophoresis?
What is the type of substance that is typically separated using gel electrophoresis?
What is the type of substance that is typically separated using gel electrophoresis?
What type of field is used to influence the movement of macromolecules through the gel in gel electrophoresis?
What type of field is used to influence the movement of macromolecules through the gel in gel electrophoresis?
What is the common characteristic of the substances separated using gel electrophoresis?
What is the common characteristic of the substances separated using gel electrophoresis?
What determines the rate of movement of a molecule through the gel in gel electrophoresis?
What determines the rate of movement of a molecule through the gel in gel electrophoresis?
What is the main purpose of the gel in gel electrophoresis?
What is the main purpose of the gel in gel electrophoresis?
What type of molecules are typically analyzed using gel electrophoresis?
What type of molecules are typically analyzed using gel electrophoresis?
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Gel Electrophoresis Purpose
Gel Electrophoresis Purpose
Separates macromolecules based on size.
Molecules Separated
Molecules Separated
Proteins and nucleic acids.
Driving Force
Driving Force
An electrical field.
Basis of Separation
Basis of Separation
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Type of Substance Separated
Type of Substance Separated
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Rate of Movement Factors
Rate of Movement Factors
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Main Purpose of Gel
Main Purpose of Gel
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Analyzed Molecules
Analyzed Molecules
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Study Notes
Gel Electrophoresis
- A laboratory technique used to separate macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids.
- Separation is based on the rate of movement of these molecules through a gel.
- The movement is influenced by an electrical field.
- The gel acts as a barrier, allowing smaller molecules to move faster than larger ones.
- The technique is useful for separating and identifying specific molecules within a mixture.
Gel Electrophoresis
- A laboratory technique used to separate macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids.
- Separation is based on the rate of movement of these molecules through a gel.
- The movement is influenced by an electrical field.
- The gel acts as a barrier, allowing smaller molecules to move faster than larger ones.
- The technique is useful for separating and identifying specific molecules within a mixture.
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