Statement I: The separated DNA fragments can be visualized only after staining the DNA with a compound known as ethidium bromide followed by exposure to visible light.
Statement II: Bright orange coloured bands of DNA appear in an ethidium bromide stained gel exposed to UV light.
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Statement I: Incorrect
Ethidium bromide-stained DNA is visualized under UV light, not visible light.
Statement II: Correct
DNA bands appear as bright orange fluorescent bands when the gel is exposed to UV light.
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