Question
Biology Question on biotechnology
Gel electrophoresis is used for the
A
Separation and isolation of DNA fragments
B
Construction of recombinant DNA by joining with cloning vectors
C
Culturing the host cells in a medium at a large scale
D
Replication of DNA for many times
Answer
Separation and isolation of DNA fragments
Explanation
Solution
Gel electrophoresis is a technique of separation of molecules such as DNA, RNA or protein under the influence of an electrical field, so that they migrate in the direction of electrode bearing the opposite charge through a medium/matrix.