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9.Biotechnology Principals and Process
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Which of the following statement is correct in the context of observing DNA separated by agarose gel electrophoresis?
A
$DNA$ can be seen in visible light
B
$DNA$ can be seen without staining in visible light
C
Ethidium bromide stained $DNA$ can be seen in visible light
D
Ethidium bromide stained $DNA$ can be seen under exposure to $UV$ light
Solution
The separated $DNA$ fragments can be seen only after staining the $DNA$ with a compound known as ethidium bromide (E + Br) followed by exposure to $UV$ radiation as bright orange coloured bands
Standard 12
Biology