What is gel electrophoresis?
Unit 8: Biotechnology EOC Review

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A laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.
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What is the primary use of gel electrophoresis in forensic science?
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To compare DNA samples from a crime scene with a suspect's DNA.
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What can gel electrophoresis determine about DNA sequences?
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It can determine the similarity or differences between DNA sequences from different individuals.
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What are restriction enzymes?
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Proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences of nucleotides.
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What is the significance of DNA sequence similarity in species?
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Higher similarity indicates closer evolutionary relationships among species.
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What applications can gel electrophoresis be used for?
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Parental testing, criminal investigations, and sequencing endangered species DNA.
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How does gel electrophoresis work?
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DNA samples are placed in a gel matrix and an electric current is applied, causing the DNA to migrate based on size.
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