What is electrophoresis?

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What is electrophoresis?

Answer 1

1) A method of separating large molecules (such as DNA fragments or proteins) from a mixture of similar molecules.

2) A process by which enzymes are separated based on differences in electrical charge

Answer 2

Electrophoresis is the process in which an electrical current is applied to a fluid media (usually a gel or water) to separate proteins or other particles based on how they react to the electrical current.

It's typically used to separate the proteins or particles for further analysis.

Answer 3

The migration of electrically charged colloidal particles to an electrode under the influence of electric potential is called electrophoresis.

This process is used to determine the nature of charge on colloidal particles.