Choose the correct statement w.r.t. ethidium bromide.

It is used to separate DNA fragments in gel electrophoresis

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Aids in visualization of DNA fragments under UV light

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Enable the detection of RNA fragments under infrared radiation

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Produces bright blue light under UV radiation

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Solution

The correct option is B Aids in visualization of DNA fragments under UV light
DNA stained with EtBr under UV light produces bright orange color bands.

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With respect to DNA fragmentation

Statement A: Gel electrophoresis and elution are two important processes

Statement B: After staining with ethidium bromide it has to be exposed to U.V. light

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