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What is the colour of DNA?


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Colour of DNA:

  1. DNA has a wavelength of approximately 260nm.
  2. Since this value lies outside the visible spectrum, human eyes can not see DNA with naked eyes.
  3. When stained with ethidium bromide, DNA appears as bright orange bands after exposure to UV light.

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