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Electrophoresis

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A laboratory technique in which an electric current is applied to cause charged molecules, such as DNA, to move through a gel matrix based on their charge and size.

AP course connection

Topic 6.8: 6.8 Biotechnology

Unit 6