Which of the following describes the gel electrophoresis technique?

a. Separating molecules based on their size and charge
b. Making multiple copies of DNA for further analysis
c. Creating multiple copies and expressions of genes
d. Modifying an organism’s DNA to achieve certain traits


a. Separating molecules based on their size and charge

Separating molecules based on their size and charge describes the gel electrophoresis technique.

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