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

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Smaller DNA fragments migrate faster and farther through the gel, so the 250 base pair fragment would move the farthest.

If All the Following DNA Fragments Were Analyzed on an Electrophoresis