If all the following DNA fragments were analyzed on an electrophoresis gel, which one would migrate farthest from the negative electrode?
A) 1000 base pairs
B) 5000 base pairs
C) 2500 base pairs
D) 750 base pairs
E) 250 base pairs

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Smaller DNA fragments migrate farther in an electrophoresis gel, so the 250 base pair fragment would move the farthest from the negative electrode.

If All the Following DNA Fragments Were Analyzed on an Electrophoresis