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Assertion (A): DNA is positively charged...

Assertion (A): DNA is positively charged molecule. Reason (R) : DNA moves towards the positive electrode (anode).

A

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).

B

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).

C

Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

D

Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

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The correct Answer is:
D
DNA is a negatively charged Hmolecule, hence it moves towards the positive electrode (anode)
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