Gel Electrophoresis: Pre-Lab Concepts

Amplified DNA fragments can be identified by their size using agarose gel electrophoresis. Learn how arthropod COI and Wolbachia 16S rRNA are detected through their distinct band patterns.

Related resources

• Project Guide: Gel Electrophoresis MiniOne
• Project Guide: Gel Electrophoresis Standard

Topics

• DNA ladder
• gel electrophoresis protocol
• loading dye
• primer dimers
• duplex PCR
• DNA amplification
• agarose gel
• genetic analysis
• DNA visualization
• genetic identification
• arthropods
• wolbachia
• gel electrophoresis
• DNA fragments
• PCR
• arthropod COI
• Wolbachia 16S rRNA