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

Enable the detection of RNA fragments under infrared radiation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Produces bright blue light under UV radiation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

It is used to separate DNA fragments in gel electrophoresis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Aids in visualization of DNA fragments under UV light

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

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

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

What is the role of ethidium bromide in DNA samples?

DNA staining by ethidium bromide is followed by the exposure to UV rays. Now DNA is seen as bands of

Join BYJU'S Learning Program