ProMega-Markers Lambda Ladders are prepared by concatemerization of lambda phage DNA into multimers ranging in size from 50kb to 800kb and up, with each multimer, or rung, of the 20-step ladder differing in size by one lambda genome (approximately 48.5kb). The ladders are embedded in dye-colored, 0.5% agarose string molds in 50mM EDTA. The ladders are not intended for use in quantitative analysis.