Which of the following regarding agarose is correct?
A)Agarose readily forms gels that are only 50% water.
B)Agarose forms a double helix with a central core large enough to accommodate large quantities of water.
C)Agarose consists of only a linear component.
D)Agarose is a chain of alternating D-glucose and 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose,with side-chains of 6-methyl-D-glucose.

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Agarose forms a gel through hydrogen bonding, creating a network that traps water molecules. This network is characterized by a double helical structure with a central core that can hold large quantities of water, making it ideal for gel electrophoresis where the gel is typically more than 90% water.

Which of the Following Regarding Agarose Is Correct