Which of the Following Modifications Is Most Likely to Alter

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following modifications is most 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 without adding or removing nucleotides
• B)radioactively labeling the cytosine bases within the DNA fragment
• C)increasing the length of the DNA fragment
• D)leaving the length of the DNA fragment the same

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