Multiple choice

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in all the organisms. Which of the following compounds is used in isopycnic centrifugation for separating various types of DNA?

  1. Caesium iodide

  2. Caesium fluoride

  3. Caesium chloride

  4. Caesium bromide

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Caesium chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula CsCl. It is widely used in isopycnic centrifugation for separating various types of DNA. It is a reagent in analytical chemistry, where it is used to identify ions by the colour and morphology of the precipitate.