Source: Genetic Science Learning Center. "Gel Electrophoresis Virtual Lab." Learn.Genetics 14 July 2009 Objective: In this virtual lab, you will identify the resources and process of Gel Electrophoresis. Introduction: 1. What is Gel Electrophoresis used for? 2. Using the picture to the left, describe how DNA moves through a gel. Step One: Make the Gel & Step Two: Step up the Gel Apparatus 3. What is buffer and what is it used for? 4. What is the purpose of the "comb?" Step Three: Load the DNA sample into the Gel 5. Label the following on your bench. Your Pipette tips (F) has already been done for you. A ______________________________ C ______________________________ B ______________________________ D ______________________________ E ____________________________________________________ 6. What are the two major functions of "Loading Buffer?" 1. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________________________ Name: D