NEETBiologyBiotechnology Principles and ProcessesMCQ+4 / −1
Agarose extracted from sea weeds finds use in :
- ASpectrophotometry
- BPCR
- CTissue Culture
- DGel electrophoresis
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Correct answer: D
In gel electrophoresis DNA fragments separate (resolve) according to their size through sieving effect provided by the agarose gel. Agarose is a natural polymer extracted from sea weeds and is commonly used as a matrix.
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