Q. Given below are two statements: Statement I: The DNA fragments extracted from gel electrophoresis can be used in construction of recombinant DNA. Statement II: Smaller size DNA fragments are observed near anode while larger fragments are found near the wells in an agarose gel. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Both statement I and statement II are correct
B) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
C) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
D) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Fragments eluted from the gel are used in recombinant DNA construction. DNA is negatively charged and moves to the anode, smaller fragments moving farther. Both correct. Answer (1).
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