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AAT Bioquest

Are DNA fragments genetic?

Posted February 18, 2022


Answer

All DNA fragments are not genetic. The genomic DNA is cut into fragments at random. Because of the random nature of the fragmentation, only some fragments contain genes and are genetic. The other fragments that contain only noncoding DNA are not genetic. 

Additional resources

DNA fragmentation in microorganisms assessed in situ

ReadiUse™ 100 bp DNA Ladder