In isoelectric focusing gel electrophoresis a. there is a pH gradient that parallels the electric field gradient b. particular care must be taken to ensure the same pH along the length of the gel c. the electric current is allowed to fluctuate d. the electric circuits of the apparatus must be very well insulated

a. there is a pH gradient that parallels the electric field gradient.

Explanation:

Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments according to their size. DNA samples are loaded in the wells and then electric current is applied to pull the DNA fragments out from the gel. Isoelectric gel electrophoresis is a process in which negatively charged DNA fragments are separated from the gel.

electric field is a function of 1/r^2

yes, the force per unit charge for a point charge is inverse square law.