Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate the DNA, RNA, and protein molecules on the basis of their size and charge present on molecules. Gel electrophoresis method implies an electrical charge to separate or isolate macromolecules (DNA, RNA, and protein).

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