Gel Electrophoresis Word Search Puzzle


Gel Electrophoresis Word Search - Worksheet

This gel electrophoresis word search puzzle includes 18 terms relating to this important method of separating proteins, DNA, and RNA. Gel electrophoresis separates molecules mainly according to their electrical charge, but also according to size.

Here is the list of words in alphabetical order:

  • Agarose
  • Bands
  • Buffer
  • Comb
  • Electrodes
  • Ethidium bromide
  • Gel
  • Gel box
  • Gel casting
  • Imaging
  • Ladder
  • Loading dye
  • PCR
  • Polymerase
  • Primers
  • Samples
  • Staining
  • Tris

Complete the puzzle by circling all of the words. Words are forward, backwards, horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. Download or print a copy of the puzzle from the image file or PDF file. The puzzle prints on a standard 8½ x 11″ sheet of paper or scales to fit the page. Or, make a copy and work the puzzle online using Google Apps.

Gel Electrophoresis Word Search – Answer Key

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