Is my DNA degrated?

16 April 2024 0 4K Report

I ran a qualitative DNA agarose gel 1% to see if my DNA extraction had been done correctly. I am not sure if the DNA shown on the gel below is too concentrated or it has some degradation because the smear is upwards. Can someone explain me please

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