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What is electrophoresis?
What is electrophoresis?
- The migration of charged particles or molecules in a medium under the influence of an applied electric field (correct)
- A type of spectroscopy
- A type of chromatography
- A type of mass spectrometry
What is one of the clinical applications of electrophoresis?
What is one of the clinical applications of electrophoresis?
- Determining the pH of a solution
- Diagnosing Haemoglobinopathies and Haemoglobin A1c (correct)
- Purifying water samples
- Determining the structure of proteins
What type of molecules can be separated using electrophoresis?
What type of molecules can be separated using electrophoresis?
- Only proteins and nucleic acids
- Only molecules that are not charged
- Only small molecules
- Charged molecules of any size (correct)
What is the principle of electrophoresis?
What is the principle of electrophoresis?
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In which type of laboratories is electrophoresis commonly used?
In which type of laboratories is electrophoresis commonly used?
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What determines the direction of migration of an ampholyte in an electric field?
What determines the direction of migration of an ampholyte in an electric field?
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What is the effect of pH on the mobility of an amphoteric molecule?
What is the effect of pH on the mobility of an amphoteric molecule?
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What are the two reservoirs in conventional electrophoresis used for?
What are the two reservoirs in conventional electrophoresis used for?
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What is the primary factor that determines the velocity of an ion in an electrical field?
What is the primary factor that determines the velocity of an ion in an electrical field?
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What is the purpose of using buffers in electrophoresis?
What is the purpose of using buffers in electrophoresis?
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