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What are the differences between chromatography and electrophoresis?
Posted August 23, 2023
Chromatographic techniquesDNA and RNA QuantitationGel Electrophoresis
Answer
Basis of differentiation
Chromatography 
Electrophoresis 
Definition
Chromatography is a method in which samples are separated based on how they diffuse between a stationary phase and a mobile phase
Electrophoresis is a technique in which samples are separated by their differing rates of migration in an electric field
Uses
Chromatography can be used for liquid, solid, and gas compounds
Electrophoresis is used exclusively on liquid and solid compounds. 
Applications
Can be used for assessment of the blood
Electrophoresis can be used for the extraction of DNA fragments according to its size
Additional resources
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