How is repetitive/satellite DNA separated from bulk genomic DNA for various genetic experiments?
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Satellite DNA is separated from bulk genomic DNA by density-gradient centrifugation technique.
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Repetitive or satellite DNA is separated from bulk genomic DNA for various genetic experiments by the method of density gradient centrifugation.
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Density gradient centrifugation is the process performed to separate DNA and various other macromolecules based on the difference in their densities. This depends on the composition and sequence of the DNA.
During the experiment, the main band that is obtained is that of the genomic DNA which is higher in density whereas satellite DNAs are the repetitive ones and they are obtained as a smaller band with a lower density.
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