Multiple choice

Separation of DNA fragments on an agarose gel electrophoresis depends on their

  1. charge to mass ratio

  2. cation-anion exchange

  3. restriction sites

  4. base sequence

  5. complementary strand
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Explanation

The speed of fragments depends on their charge to mass ratio in the electric field. Smaller (hence, lighter) fragments move faster compared to longer (hence, heavier) fragments.

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