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What is electrophoresis?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Electrophoresis:** Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate charged particles, such as molecules, in a gel medium when an electric field is applied. 2. **Mechanism of Action:** The process involves the movement of molecules through a gel matrix under the influence of an electric field. The electric field causes charged molecules to migrate towards the electrode with the opposite charge. ...
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