alleryWhy is a buffer used during gel electrophoresis?
ATo stain the DNA bands
BTo carry current and hold pH
CTo make the gel set faster
DTo cut DNA into pieces
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To carry current and hold pH
Buffer ions conduct the current and keep pH steady, which matters because nucleic acid charge depends on pH.
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