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The DNA fragments separated on an agarose gel can be visualized after staining with:

Correct answer: C. Ethidium bromide

  • A. Acetocarmin
  • B. Aniline blue
  • C. Ethidium bromide
  • D. Bromophenol blue

Explanation

The separated DNA fragments can be seen only after staining them with a compound known as ethidium bromide (EtBr) followed by exposure to UV radiation as bright orange coloured bands.

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