The Energy to Separate Fragments During Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Is

Question

The energy to separate fragments during agarose gel electrophoresis is supplied by
A)gravity.
B)active transport.
C)agarosis.
D)electricity.

Accepted Answer

The energy to separate fragments during agarose gel electrophoresis is supplied by electricity. Electric current is passed through the gel, creating an electric field that forces the negatively charged DNA molecules to move towards the positive electrode. This movement allows for separating DNA fragments by size.