A solution of the heteropolysaccharide _____ can be heated and cooled to form a three-dimensional matrix that traps water and supports the electrophoretic separation of nucleic acids.

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Agarose can form a three-dimensional matrix when heated and cooled, which can trap water and is commonly used for electrophoretic separation of nucleic acids. Dextrose, glycosaminoglycans, amylose, and cellulose do not have these properties.

A Solution of the Heteropolysaccharide _____ Can Be Heated and Cooled