The K⁺ Ion Concentration in a DNA Sample Is Increased

question 15

Multiple Choice

The K⁺ ion concentration in a DNA sample is increased from 50 mM to 100 mM.The T_m will

• A) remain the same.
• B) decrease.
• C) increase.
• D) vary unpredictably.

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