Gel Electrophoresis Separates the DNA Fragments According to ____

Question

Gel electrophoresis separates the DNA fragments according to ____.  
A) their stage in replication
B) their size
C) their ability to bind to the gel
D) the orientation of the nucleotides in the fragment
E) their type

Accepted Answer

Gel electrophoresis separates the DNA fragments based on their size. The smaller fragments will move faster and further through the gel while larger fragments will move slower and not travel as far.