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What is electrophoresis?
The migration of charged particles or molecules in a medium under the influence of an applied electric field
What is one of the clinical applications of electrophoresis?
Diagnosing Haemoglobinopathies and Haemoglobin A1c
What type of molecules can be separated using electrophoresis?
Charged molecules of any size
What is the principle of electrophoresis?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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