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During electrophoresis, protons

move in the same direction as DNA.
do not move at all.
move in the opposite direction as DNA.
move randomly.

I am thinking they move in the same direction as DNA or am I wrong?

DNA travels in accordance with its principal charge, negative, the charge of the phosphate dominated skeleton. Protons are positive.

so the correct response would be that they "move in the opposite direction as DNA"

righto!

Yes, you are correct. During electrophoresis, protons move in the opposite direction as DNA. Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate and analyze DNA molecules based on their size and charge. It involves placing the DNA sample in a gel and applying an electric field. Since DNA carries a negative charge due to the phosphate groups in its backbone, it will be attracted towards the positive electrode, moving in the opposite direction of the protons. This movement allows the DNA molecules to be separated based on their size and charge. Good job!