A DNA Microarray (Also Called a DNA Chip)can Be Used

question 35

Multiple Choice

A DNA microarray (also called a DNA chip) can be used to ________.

• A) mutate genes of interest
• B) isolate genes from eukaryotic cell nuclei
• C) assay protein output from a genomic database
• D) trap genes that are both active and inactive
• E) scan a population of nucleic acids for abundance and mutations

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Definitions:

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up or assimilated into the body or into cells.

Disease Transmission

The process by which infectious diseases spread from one individual to another, through direct contact, vectors, or environmental means.

Inhalation

The act of breathing in; the intake of air or other substances into the lungs.

Ingestion

The process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body through the mouth.