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Why do DNA fragments move towards the anode during gel electrophoresis?

Generally, a DNA fragment contains phosphate groups which have a negative charge. Hence DNA fragments are negatively charged thereby moving towards anode under the influence of an electric field during gel electrophoresis.


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