What is a point mutation?
Gel Electrophoresis

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A point mutation is a genetic mutation where one nucleotide base is changed, resulting in the alteration of a single amino acid in a protein.
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What is gel electrophoresis?
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Gel electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.
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What are the base-pairing rules in DNA?
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The base-pairing rules in DNA are A-T (adenine pairs with thymine) and G-C (guanine pairs with cytosine).
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Why are enzymes added to DNA before electrophoresis?
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Enzymes are added to DNA to cut the DNA into fragments, which allows for separation during the electrophoresis process.
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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in genetic analysis?
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The purpose of gel electrophoresis in genetic analysis is to separate and visualize DNA fragments for purposes such as DNA fingerprinting, cloning, and sequencing.
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What is the role of the gel in gel electrophoresis?
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The gel acts as a medium through which DNA fragments can migrate; smaller fragments move faster and farther than larger ones.
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What is the significance of the electric field in gel electrophoresis?
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The electric field causes the negatively charged DNA fragments to migrate towards the positive electrode, facilitating their separation.
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