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The separated DNA fragments by gel electrophoresis can be visualised only after staining the DNA with a compound known as

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ethidium iodide
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ethidium chloride
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ethidium bromide
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propidium iodide
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The correct option is C ethidium bromide
The separated DNA fragments can be visualised only after staining the DNA with a compound known as ethidium bromide followed by exposure to UV radiation.
Bright orange coloured bands of DNA can be observed in an ethidium bromide stained gel exposed to UV light.

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