Which substance is commonly used to visualize DNA bands in a gel?
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Correct answer: Ethidium bromide
Ethidium bromide intercalates between DNA base pairs and fluoresces orange under UV light, making DNA bands visible after gel electrophoresis. It is one of the most widely used DNA stains, though safer alternatives such as SYBR Safe are now also common.
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