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Does silver stain stain DNA?
Posted August 18, 2021
Gel ElectrophoresisDNA and RNA QuantitationCell Structures and OrganellesNucleus
Answer
Yes, silver stain stains DNA. Silver staining deposits metallic silver particles on DNA fragments, which aids in detecting the DNA.
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