Question

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) •
• Mix agar-agar with a sodium bicarbonate solution.
• Connect the power source.
• Fill the box with electrolyte solution.
• Load the sample into the wells.

Answer 1

After putting the gel in the plastic box, the next step Tysha should take is to **fill the box with electrolyte solution**. This is necessary to provide a medium for the electric current to travel through during the electrophoresis process. After adding the electrolyte solution, she can then load her samples into the wells and connect the power source.