Why do some DNA fragments move farther than others during gel electrophoresis?

A.

Because their shapes are different

B.

Because they are different types of molecules

C.

Because the samples are different colors

D.

Because their masses are different

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Thomas Conrad

Biology

14 July, 10:03

Why do some DNA fragments move farther than others during gel electrophoresis?

A.

Because their shapes are different

B.

Because they are different types of molecules

C.

Because the samples are different colors

D.

Because their masses are different

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Janelle · Answer 1

D because their masses are different

Explanation:

they undergo a push by the electric field

the heavier strand moves the least and the lightest moves the most

Why do some DNA fragments move farther than others during gel electrophoresis?A.Because their shapes are differentB.Because they are different types of moleculesC.Because the samples are different colorsD.Because their masses are different

Why do some DNA fragments move farther than others during gel electrophoresis?

A.

Because their shapes are different

B.

Because they are different types of molecules

C.

Because the samples are different colors

D.

Because their masses are different