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Separation of DNA, fragments is done by a technique known as :
BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesNEETNEET 2022 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • B Recombinant technology
  • C Southern blotting
  • D Gel electrophoresis
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The correct answer is: Gel electrophoresis
With the help of Gel electrophoresis technique, separation of DNA fragments, based on their size (mol. wt) can take place. DNA fragments can be separated on Agarose gel with the help of electrode and can be visualised with the help of ethidium bromide under UV-light.

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