What are the differences between chromatography and electrophoresis?
Posted August 23, 2023
Answer
Basis of differentiation |
Chromatography |
Electrophoresis |
Definition |
Chromatography is a method in which samples are separated based on how they diffuse between a stationary phase and a mobile phase |
Electrophoresis is a technique in which samples are separated by their differing rates of migration in an electric field |
Uses |
Chromatography can be used for liquid, solid, and gas compounds |
Electrophoresis is used exclusively on liquid and solid compounds. |
Applications |
Can be used for assessment of the blood |
Electrophoresis can be used for the extraction of DNA fragments according to its size |
Additional resources
Chromatography and electrophoresis
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