Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Definition
A technique used in biochemistry and molecular biology to separate proteins or fragments based on their size using an electric field applied through agarose gel.
Analogy
It's like running different sized balls down a slope filled with thick mud. The smaller balls (smaller DNA fragments) will travel further down the slope (gel), while larger balls (larger DNA fragments) won't get as far.
Related terms
DNA Fragment: A piece of DNA that is made by breaking open a larger molecule.
Electric Field: A region around a charged particle or object within which a force would be exerted on other charged particles or objects.
Biochemistry: The branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.
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