What is the primary purpose of agarose gel electrophoresis?

Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Concepts

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To degrade proteins
To amplify RNA
To separate biomolecules based on size
To synthesize DNA
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What is the first step in preparing agarose gel?
Pouring the gel into the tray
Weighing the agarose
Adding ethylene bromide
Heating the solution
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is ethylene bromide added to the agarose gel?
To make DNA visible under UV light
To solidify the gel
To increase the gel's density
To prevent contamination
4.
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What is the role of the comb in the gel tray?
To cool the gel
To mix the solution
To measure the gel's thickness
To create wells for loading samples
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What safety precaution is necessary when handling ethylene bromide?
Wearing gloves
Using a face shield
Using a fume hood
Wearing a lab coat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of adding glycerol to the loading dye?
To increase the sample's density
To enhance the sample's fluorescence
To change the sample's color
To decrease the sample's viscosity
7.
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What voltage is typically used to run the gel electrophoresis?
150 volts
100 volts
50 volts
200 volts
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