3.5 - Gel Electrophoresis 🧬 Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘DNA sequencing’?
A
The process of establishing the nucleotide sequence of a piece of DNA
2
Q
What is ‘Gel electrophoresis’?
A
A technique that separates DNA fragments according to their size and charge
3
Q
What charge does DNA have?
A
an overall negative charge due to the phosphate groups on its backbone