Tysha is conducting gel electrophoresis at home. She has finished creating her gel and has put it in the plastic box she is using. What should she do next? (1 point)

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Responses

Fill the box with electrolyte solution.
Fill the box with electrolyte solution.

Load the sample into the wells.
Load the sample into the wells.

Mix agar-agar with a sodium bicarbonate solution.
Mix agar-agar with a sodium bicarbonate solution.

Connect the power source.

Answer 1

The correct next step for Tysha after creating her gel and placing it in the plastic box is:

Fill the box with electrolyte solution.

This step is essential before loading the samples, as the electrolyte solution provides the necessary medium for the samples to migrate during electrophoresis.