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In gel electrophoresis, which DNA fragments travel farthest from the wells?

Correct answer D. The smallest fragments

Explanation

The gel acts as a molecular sieve. Small fragments slip through its pores more easily than large ones, so they travel farther in a given time, separating DNA by size.

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