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Agarose vs agar? Why do DNA gels use agarose only and how do you obtain agarose from agar?
Agar is a relatively cheap substance from red algae. And it contains a saccharide agarose as well as a small amount of pectin.
Agar is used for culture plates as is, but for DNA gels a grade of ...