Answer to Question #214701 in Molecular Biology for Pinky

Question

A researcher isolates DNA using TBE buffer and use it for cloning experiment. He fails to get the recombinant plasmid, why?

Answer 1

The separation and identification of DNA fragments based on their size is possible using a ubiquitous tool called gel electrophoresis. Gel electrophoresis is used to isolate, identify, and characterize properties of DNA fragments.