Question: In this problem, we are going to consider a simple model for gel electrophoresis. In gel electrophoresis, biomacromolecules (such as DNA, RNA, or proteins) are

In this problem, we are going to consider a simple model for gel electrophoresis. In gel electrophoresis, biomacromolecules (such as DNA, RNA, or proteins) are injected into one side of a gel, and an electric field is applied. Any charged molecules will move across the gel, propelled by the electric field. The biomacromolecules are then stained so we can see how far across the gel they have travelled. The key is that larger biomacromolecules move through the gel more slowly than smaller biomacromolecules. Gel electrophoresis can be used to separate biomacromolecules. It can also be used to identify which biomacromolecules are present in a sample (when compared with reference samples).

Question: In this problem, we are going to consider a simple model for gel electrophoresis. In gel electrophoresis, biomacromolecules (such as DNA, RNA, or proteins) are

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