electrophoresis. means literally to “carry with electricity.” used to separate charged molecules...
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Electrophoresis
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Electrophoresis
Means literally to “carry with electricity.”
Used to separate charged molecules such as DNA, RNA, & proteins.
Larger (heavier) particles move more slowly than smaller (lighter) particles
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Electrophoresis
Performed using an agarose gel.
Agarose is a polysaccharide.
Must be dissolved in boiling water.
Gels are classified by concentrations – i.e. 0.8%, or 2%
Higher numbers indicate stronger and thicker gels
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Electrophoresis
Buffer must be poured around the gels.
Buffers are mixtures of a weak acid or base and its salt.
Buffers help carry electricity through the gels.
The buffer we use is called TBE.
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Electrophoresis
Cautions: Too much voltage can
melt the gels
Must watch the positive and negative electrodes to be sure that they
match the electric leads – red to red & black to black