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ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesSeparation and Isolation of DNA FragmentsMedium2 minPYQ_2017
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The DNA fragments separated on an agarose gel can be visualised after staining with:NEET 2017

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The DNA fragments separated on an agarose gel can be visualised after staining with ethidium bromide. It is an intercalating agent and a fluorescent agent. The stained DNA fragments are seen as bright orange-coloured bands under UV light. Intercalation is the insertion of molecules between the planar bases of DNA. This process is used as a method for analysing DNA. 

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Biotechnology - Principles and ProcessesSubtopic:Separation and Isolation of DNA Fragments
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