Statement I: Fragments of DNA after cutting through restriction endonucleases are separated by a technique known as gel electrophoresis.
Statement II: Nowadays the most commonly used matrix for gel electrophoresis is agarose which is a eynthetic polymer extracted from sea weeds.
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Statement I: Correct
DNA fragments produced by restriction endonucleases are separated using gel electrophoresis.
Statement II: Incorrect
Agarose is not a synthetic polymer. It is a natural polysaccharide extracted from seaweeds.
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