Electrophoresis (Noun)
Meaning
The motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments by size, a technique essential in molecular biology and genetic engineering.
- In a colloid, the direction and speed of particle movement during electrophoresis can reveal the surface charge and other properties of the particles.
- Researchers used electrophoresis to isolate specific proteins from a mixture based on their distinct electric charges.
- Gel electrophoresis is commonly used to separate and identify different RNA and DNA molecules based on their molecular weights.
- Electrophoresis techniques can also be employed to monitor the surface charge changes in nanoparticles and understand their behavior in different environments.