Which of the Following Modifications Is Least Likely to Alter

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following modifications is least likely to alter the rate at which a DNA fragment moves through a gel during electrophoresis?

• A) altering the nucleotide sequence of the DNA fragment
• B) methylating the cytosine bases within the DNA fragment
• C) increasing the length of the DNA fragment
• D) decreasing the length of the DNA fragment
• E) neutralizing the negative charges within the DNA fragment

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