The rate at which large DNA fragments move through the electrophoretic gel is ________ the rate at which small DNA fragments move through the same apparatus.

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The rate at which DNA fragments move through the electrophoretic gel is inversely proportional to the size of the fragment. Larger DNA fragments move less rapidly through the gel, while smaller fragments migrate more quickly. Hence, the rate at which large DNA fragments move through the electrophoretic gel is less than the rate at which small DNA fragments move through the same apparatus.

The Rate at Which Large DNA Fragments Move Through the Electrophoretic