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

Connect the power source.
Connect the power source.

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

Fill the box with electrolyte solution.

Answer 1

The next step Tysha should take after placing the gel in the plastic box is to fill the box with electrolyte solution. This is important for conducting the electric current during gel electrophoresis. After filling the box, she can then load the samples into the wells and proceed with the experiment.