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The DNA fragments separated on an agarose gel can be visualised after staining with :

A

Bromophenol blue

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Acetocarmine

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Aniline blue

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Ethidium bromide

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Solution

The correct option is D Ethidium bromide
After separation in agarose gel, DNA fragments can be seen only after staining it with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to UV radiation.

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