DNA fragments are
- Positively charged
- Either positively or negatively charged depending on their size
- Neutral
- Negatively charged
Answer
(4) Negatively charged
Solution
Every nucleotide of DNA carries a phosphate group, which is negatively charged at the pH used.
As per NCERT, DNA fragments are negatively charged molecules, and in gel electrophoresis they move towards the anode under an electric field.
Answer: (4)