In Gel Electrophoresis SDS-PAGE is meant for the separation of DNA in smaller fragments and proteins. Is it true?

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The bases of Gel Electrophoresis must be understood

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The statement is perfectly true. SDS page is used for the separation of DNA in smaller fragments as well as proteins.

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