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Gel Electrophoresis
Molecules Molecules vary in size, shape and charge DNA has a negative charge due to the phosphate groups 10,000 bp DNA piece 250 bp DNA piece 700 bp DNA piece
Gel Electrophoresis Acts as a molecular strainer, separating molecules based upon size, shape and charge Smaller fragments travel faster and farther away from the wells than larger fragments
Gel Electrophoresis
Larger Fragments Smaller Fragments
Agarose Gel Tray
Agarose Gel Tray
Gel Box with Buffer
More About Gel Electrophoresis Two most common gels are agarose and polyacrylamide Buffer: stabilizes pH, maintains molecule shape, and conducts electricity
Gel Stains Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) – glows orange when exposed to UV light Methylene Blue – dark blue bands SYBR® Safe – glows green GelGreen GelRed