What Is Gel Electrophoresis Used For

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Multiple Choice

What is gel electrophoresis used for?

• A)to denature proteins for further analysis
• B)to separate macromolecules by size or charge
• C)to separate the two helices that make up the DNA double helix
• D)to identify the first self-replicating molecule that formed during chemical evolution

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Definitions:

Fitness

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment, often influencing the genetic makeup of future generations.

Virulent

The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of parasites, viruses, or bacteria, indicating how harmful they are.

Myxoma Virus

A lethal virus affecting rabbits, originally used as a biological control agent to manage rabbit populations, notably in Australia.

Mobile Genetic Element

A type of DNA that can move around in the genome. Common examples include transposons (“jumping genes”) and plasmids.