NEET Previous Year Question

DNA fragments generated by the restriction endonucleases in a chemical reaction can be separated by:

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Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ARestriction mapping
  2. BCentrifugation
  3. CPolymerase chain reaction
  4. DElectrophoresis

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) DNA fragments produced by restriction endonucleases are separated based on their size using gel electrophoresis, where smaller fragments move faster through the gel matrix.

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