19.3: Lab Report
DNA RESTRICTION ANALYSIS
QUESTIONS
- What is the source of the DNA being used in this exercise?
2. The speed of the DNA fragment migration correlates directly with the _____ of the fragment.
3. Why use 3 different restriction enzymes to cut DNA?
4. How can you account for differences in band separation and intensity between your gel and the ideal gel?
5. Small restriction fragments of nearly the same length will appear as a single band on this gel, even though it may be run to the very end. Why?