Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the principle of electrophoresis?
A
A method where charged substances migrate in response to electrical field
2
Q
Rate of migration depends on:
A
Net charge
Size
Shape
Voltage of the field
Agarose concentration
Composition of electrophoresis buffer
3
Q
Types of electrophoresis
A
Agarose gel electrophoresis
Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
Sodium dodecyl sulfate
Starch gel electrophoresis
4
Q
A component of agarose gel electrophoresis that is a highly purified uncharged polysaccharide derived from agar.
A
Agarose
