During gel electrophoresis, which chemical is used for visualizing the fragmented DNA -

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During gel electrophoresis, which chemical is used for visualizing the fragmented DNA - (A) Ethylene bromide (B) NaBr (C) NaCl (D) Ethidium bromide

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In gel electrophoresis the fragmented DNA can be visualized only after staining the DNA with a compound known as ethidium Bromide followed by exposure to UV radiation, as pure DNA fragments cannot be seen in visible light without staining.

Q. During gel electrophoresis, which chemical is used for visualizing the fragmented DNA -

Ethylene bromide

NaBr

NaCl

Ethidium bromide

In gel electrophoresis the fragmented DNA can be visualized only after staining the DNA with a compound known as ethidium Bromide followed by exposure to UV radiation, as pure DNA fragments cannot be seen in visible light without staining.