Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Gel electrophoresis separates DNA fragments on the basis of size. | Reason (R): DNA fragments move towards the cathode under an electric field in gel electrophoresis.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Assertion is true as DNA fragments are separated by size in gel electrophoresis. However, the reason is false because DNA fragments move towards the anode, not the cathode, due to their negative charge.
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