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Module 6: BioMEMS and Microscale Techniques for Biomedical Applications

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Dielectrophoresis (DEP) is a technique commonly used in BioMEMS for:

(i) Etching silicon
(ii) Cell manipulation and separation
(iii) Polymer curing
(iv) Optical detection

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Answer: (ii) Cell manipulation and separation

Dielectrophoresis (DEP) uses a non-uniform electric field to exert a force on polarizable particles such as cells. By controlling the field and frequency, different cells can be trapped, moved, concentrated or separated.

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