Question

The procedure by which DNA gel is transferred to a membrane is termed as ___________________

(a) blotting

(b) centifugation

(c) electrophoresis

(d) paper chromatography

Answer 1

Right option is (a) blotting

To elaborate: The procedure by which a DNA gel is transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane is termed as blotting. After fractionation of the nucleic acids by gel electrophoresis, the former are transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane.