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Q.

Given below are four statements pertaining to separation of DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis. Identify the incorrect statements.
(a) DNA is negatively charged molecule and so it is loaded on gel towards the Anode terminal.
(b) DNA fragments travel along the surface of the gel whose concentration does not affect movement of DNA.
(c) Smaller the size of DNA fragment larger is the distance it travels through it.
(d) Pure DNA can be visualized directly by exposing UV radiation.
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a

(a), (b) and (c)

b

(b), (c) and (d)

c

(a), (c) and (d)

d

(a), (b) and (d)

answer is D.

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DNA is negatively charged molecule and so it is loaded on gel towards the cathode terminal.

Concentration of agar is inversely proportional to the distance travelled by DNA fragments.

The separated DNA fragments can be visualised only after staining the DNA with a compound known as ethidium bromide followed by exposure to UV radiation (you cannot see pure DNA fragments in the visible light and without staining).

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