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Gel Electrophoresis

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

The DNA molecules inserted in the wells are

a)

the same length

b)

different lengths

c)

can be either depending on what you're looking at

2.

The molecules are inserted near the

a)

cathode end

b)

anode end

c)

cathode and anode ends

3.

The restriction fragments are

a)

positively charged

b)

negatively charged

c)

some are positive and some are negative

4.

The fragments move towards the

a)

positive end

b)

negative end

c)

wherever they wish

5.

Gel electrophoresis allows us to

a)

determine which chromosome the DNA molecules are on

b)

separate the fragments by color

c)

separate the fragments by length

d)

Both A and C

e)

Both A and B

6.

What is the well-defined line called?

a)

A brand

b)

A strand

c)

A band

d)

Both B and C

7.

Which fragments travel the farthest?

a)

The longest ones

b)

The shortest ones

c)

Depends on speed

d)

Both B and C

8.

Once stained, the gel is placed under a

a)

UV light

b)

No Light

c)

Sunlight

d)

LED light

9.

The gel used in electrophoresis is

a)

Agar

b)

Polyacrylamide

c)

Agarose

d)

Both B and C

10.

What makes the DNA travel through the gel?

a)

Gravity

b)

Pulled toward cathode end

c)

Pulled toward anode end

11.

What is used to cut the DNA before gel electrophoresis

a)

Helicase

b)

Topoisomerase

c)

DNA polymerase

d)

Restriction Enzymes

e)

Both C and D

12.

The gel is immersed in

a)

aqueous,non-buffered solution

b)

buffered, aqueous solution

c)

non-buffered, non-aqueous solution

d)

non-aqueous, buffered solution