Electrophoresis

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Electrophoresis, ih lehk troh fuh REE sihs, is a method of separating and purifying large biological molecules, such as proteins and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), through the use of an electric field. Scientists use purified molecules for chemical and medical purposes.

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