Question

The DNA is sliced and is placed into the dialysis tube containing buffer. Further electrophoresis is performed. After it, the DNA moves out of the gel but is retained by buffer.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question in semester exam.

My doubt stems from Gel Electrophoresis, Oligonucleotide  & Microarrays topic in portion Basics of Genetic Engineering of Genetic Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) True

Best explanation: As further electrophoresis is carried out, the DNA moves out of the gel but is retained by the buffer. From the buffer, it can be obtained via pipetting.