Gel electrophoresis and microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in gel electrophoresis
A
DNA has a negative charge. DNA molecules move towards the positive electrode. Smaller molecules move after faster than larger
2
Q
the purpose of GELRed
A
is dye because you can not see DNA molecules under normal light
3
Q
how can you tell what sample is “full strength”
A
HAs the most pigment when under UV
4
Q
What is a “Barcode Gene”
A
region of DNA used to identify and classify organisms.
5
Q
Smallest objective on microscope
A
(4x)
