what is viscosity and what effect does heat have on the viscosity of DNA? What is the underlying cause of the change?

Please find the definition of viscosity, effect of heat on DNA explanation to this question below

Explanation:

Viscosity is a term used to describe FLUIDS, which includes liquids and gases. Viscosity refers to the ability of a gas or liquid to resist flow. In other words, it is the measure of the internal friction that exists between the molecules of a fluid, which resists its flow.

DNA in its natural state exists in a liquid solution, hence, when HEAT is applied, the heat causes ITS MOLECULES to MOVE RELATIVELY FAST and as a result the molecules lose the friction between them and begin to flow. Based on this, heat is said to make DNA LESS VISCOUS i.e. to flow more rapidly.

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