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What are the disadvantages of polyacrylamide gel?

Posted April 24, 2024


Cellular Structures and Organelles
DNA and RNA Quantitation
Gel Electrophoresis
Nucleic Acids
Nucleus
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Answer

Disadvantages of polyacrylamide gel:

  • Is a potent neurotoxin and must be handled with gloves 
  • Gel takes longer to set
  • Gel must be poured very carefully to ensure gas bubbles are eliminated
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