DNA webquest

� Whatways is gel electrophoresis used and why?

�  E. What is the difference in the wayyou set up a �run� with proteins vs. the way you set up a run with DNA whenrunning agarose gel electrophoresis? Why

� Whichare  the properties that determine how a molecule willmove during gel electrophoresis.

� Whatfunction does the power supply play, and why does it work to move the DNAthrough the gel?

� Whyis electrical current necessary for separating molecules by gel electrophoresis?

�  What do the bands in the drawing of the  gel represent?

� Whichband(s) traveled slowest?

�  Which band(s) traveled fastest?

 Do you feel prepared enough to be put into ourcrime lab and use  this technique tosolve a crime?