Analytical Techniques in Biology
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Question 1: In gel electrophoresis, what causes DNA fragments to migrate through the gel?
Magnetic force
Heat energy
Centrifugal force
Electrical charge
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of using ethidium bromide in gel electrophoresis?
To stabilize the gel
To speed up migration
To visualize DNA bands
To break down DNA
Question 3: Which technique would be most appropriate for separating proteins based on their molecular weight?
Paper chromatography
Thin layer chromatography
Gas chromatography
SDS-PAGE
Question 4: What is the main advantage of using a spectrofluorometer over a basic spectrophotometer?
Higher sensitivity
Simpler operation
Lower cost
Faster analysis
Question 5: In HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), what does the stationary phase do?
Detects compounds
Pumps the mobile phase
Separates compounds
Controls temperature
Question 6: What is the role of a loading buffer in gel electrophoresis?
To add density and color
To conduct electricity
To break down proteins
To visualize bands
Question 7: In which type of chromatography is the separation of components based on the difference in their partition coefficients between a liquid stationary phase and a moving mobile phase?
A) Ion-exchange chromatography
B) Affinity chromatography
C) Partition chromatography
D) Adsorption chromatography
Question 8: Which property does differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measure?
Electrical conductivity
Heat capacity
Magnetic susceptibility
Optical density