What are the differences between gel and capillary electrophoresis?

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Basis of differentiation

Gel electrophoresis

Capillary electrophoresis

Definition

Is a method which separates molecules on a plane using a polymer gel medium

Is a technique which separates molecules on a capillary tube using a liquid or gel polymer medium

Cross-linkage

Displays low resolution

Displays higher resolution

Detection method

Detection is carried out by staining and observing through UV transilluminator

Detection is carried out through spectrophotometric automated detectors

Surface Area to Volume Ratio

Has a lower surface area to volume ratio

Has a higher surface area to volume ratio

Basis of differentiation	Gel electrophoresis	Capillary electrophoresis
Definition	Is a method which separates molecules on a plane using a polymer gel medium	Is a technique which separates molecules on a capillary tube using a liquid or gel polymer medium
Cross-linkage	Displays low resolution	Displays higher resolution
Detection method	Detection is carried out by staining and observing through UV transilluminator	Detection is carried out through spectrophotometric automated detectors
Surface Area to Volume Ratio	Has a lower surface area to volume ratio	Has a higher surface area to volume ratio