gel electrophoresis Flashcards
1
Q
what is gel electrophoresis
A
a technique that separates DNA fragments based on their molecular size
2
Q
well
A
an indent in the gel where dna sample is loaded
3
Q
standard ladder
A
a mixture of dna fragments of known length that are used to infer the size of fragments in a sample
4
Q
buffer
A
an ion rich solution that carries electrical current through the agarose gel
5
Q
electrode
A
conductors of electricity that are attached to both ends of a gel allowing an electrical current to pass through it
6
Q
ethidium bromide
A
the dye that binds to dna fragments making them easier to see under UV light
