If all of the restriction fragments in a DNA digest were of very low molecular weight,then all of the fragments on the electrophoretic gel will be closest to the positive pole and furthest from the negative pole.

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In gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments move towards the positive pole because DNA is negatively charged. Smaller fragments move faster and further than larger ones, so low molecular weight fragments will be closest to the positive pole.

If All of the Restriction Fragments in a DNA Digest