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Agarose is a polymer composed of which of the following monomer(s)?

A
Mannose and lactose
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Glucose and galactose
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C
D-galactose and 3,6-anhydro-L-galactopyranose
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D
N-acetyl-D-glucosamine groups
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Solution

The correct option is C D-galactose and 3,6-anhydro-L-galactopyranose
Agarose gel is the solidified gel which serves as the matrix with definite pore size in gel electrophoresis. It is obtained by dissolving agarose powder in a buffer. Agarose is a polysaccharide extracted from certain red seaweeds. It is composed of repeating units of agarobiose. Agarobiose is composed of two different monomers: D-galactose and 3,6-anhydro-L-galactopyranose.
The cross linkage between these monomers creates pores in the agarose gel. The size of the pore depends on the degree of cross-linkage which is determined by the concentration of agarose. The pores present in the agarose gel creates a sieving effect that helps to separate DNA molecules under an electric field.


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