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NEET 2026
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NEET
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A mixture containing DNA fragments of sizes 150 bp , 450 bp , 900...

A mixture containing DNA fragments of sizes 150 bp150\text{ bp}, 450 bp450\text{ bp}, 900 bp900\text{ bp}, and 2500 bp2500\text{ bp} is subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis. Which of these fragments will be found closest to the anode after the run is completed?

Options

  1. AThe 2500 bp2500\text{ bp} fragment
  2. BThe 900 bp900\text{ bp} fragment
  3. CThe 450 bp450\text{ bp} fragment
  4. DThe 150 bp150\text{ bp} fragment

Correct answer

D. The 150 bp150\text{ bp} fragment

Step-by-step solution

In agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments are separated based on their size. Since DNA molecules are negatively charged, they migrate towards the positive electrode (anode) under an electric field.

The agarose gel acts as a sieve, allowing smaller DNA fragments to move faster and further through the pores of the gel matrix compared to larger fragments.

Among the given fragments of sizes 150 bp150\text{ bp}, 450 bp450\text{ bp}, 900 bp900\text{ bp}, and 2500 bp2500\text{ bp}, the 150 bp150\text{ bp} fragment is the smallest. Therefore, it will travel the maximum distance and will be found closest to the anode after the run is completed.

Answer: The 150 bp150\text{ bp} fragment
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