Question

Main function of buffer in gel electrophoresis

Answer 1

Buffers in gel electrophoresis are used to provide ions that carry a current and to maintain the pH at a relatively constant value. ... There are a number of buffers used for electrophoresis. The most common being, for nucleic acids Tris/Acetate/EDTA (TAE), Tris/Borate/EDTA (TBE).