Gel Eletro General

Question 1

Uses?

Answer 1

Diff in electrical charges to separate molecules in a mixture

Question 2

Movement of molecules?

Answer 2

• neg charge (phosphate head) to positive electrode;

- positive charge to neg electrode

Question 3

Define gel electrophoresis

Answer 3

Separation of n.a or proteins;

On the basic of their size and electrical charge;

Measuring their movement though an electrical field in gel

Question 4

Separate DNA based on?

Answer 4

• different lengths;

- molecular masses