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Name the technique used for the separation of DNA fragments.

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(i) DNA fragments can be separated by the technique called gel electrophoresis.
(ii) The most commonly used matrix is agarose gel,which is a natural polymer extracted from sea weeds.
(iii) A compound called Ethidium Bromide (EcBr) stains DNA, which on exposure with ultraviolet radiationals gives orange light. Hence, DNA fragments appear as orange bands.
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