Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The DNA strands were separated through _______ methods.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: electrophoresis
Explanation
• Electrophoresis is the correctly spelt word. It refers to a laboratory technique used to separate charged molecules such as DNA, RNA, or proteins according to their size using an electrical current.
• Word breakdown: electro- (electricity) + phoresis (migration or carrying).
• Common mistakes involve substituting 'ph' with 'f' (electroforesis) or doubling the consonant 'r' (electrophorresis).