NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 57
Question: What is the criterion for DNA fragments movement on agarose gel during gel electrophoresis?
Options:
A) Negatively charged fragments do not move
B) The larger the fragment size, the farther it moves
C) The smaller the fragment size, the farther it moves
D) Positively charged fragments move to farther end
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Sol. During gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments separate (resolve) according to their size through sieving effect provided by agarose gel.