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The electrophoresis process is used to separate ----- by size, shape and charge.
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Molecules
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Because DNA is net negative in charge, it will migrate towards the ----- electrode.
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Positive
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The type of electrophoresis unit commonly used for separating DNA is the ----- electrophoresis apparatus.
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Horizontal
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The gel is made with -----, which is derived from seaweed.
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Agarose
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The gel consists of microszcopic pores that act as molecular -----.
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Sieve
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Electrophoresis units contain electrodes made of ----- which have superior electrical conductivity and permanecy.
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Platinum
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By convention, the negative electrode (cathode) is color-coded -----.
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Black
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By convention, the positive electrode (anode) is color-coded -----.
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Red
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The wells in the gel are formed by a template often called a -----.
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Buffer
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The wells in the gel are formed by a template often called a -----.
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Comb
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Electrical current is applied to the electrophoresis apparatus using a Direct Current (D.C.) ----- -----.
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Power Source
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The percentage 0.8% is one of the many factors affecting mobility of molecules during electrophoresis. and is referring to as teh gel -----
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Concentration
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Samples are prepared for electrophoresis by mixing them with components, such as sucrose or ----- that give the sample density.
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Glycerol
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A device used to deliver samples to a gel is called a -----
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Micropipet
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The small size of dye molecules make them susceptible -----, and thus the gel results must be viewed immediately upon completion of the electrophoretic separation.
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Diffusion
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Smaller linear molecules will ----- faster through the gel than larger ones.
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Migrate
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Dye molecules do not require ----- after electrophoresis, but DNA require it for visualization.
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Staining
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