Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Flashcards
1
Q
Loading Dye Purpose
A
Helps weigh down the samples because it contains glycerol
2
Q
Bromophenol Blue Purpose
A
It’s a visible dye that allows to track the migration of the samples during electrophoresis
3
Q
Ethidium Bromide Purpose
A
Fits between the stacked bases of DNA and fluoresces under UV light