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Assertion : The matrix used in gel elect...

Assertion : The matrix used in gel electrophoresis should have controllable pore size.
Reason : Agarose concentration can be changed to change pore sizes.

A

a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation for assertion

B

b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion

C

c) Assertion is true but reason is false.

D

d) Both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
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