A Scorpion Primer

question 17

Multiple Choice

A Scorpion primer

• A) extends the DNA polymerase's range.
• B) is directed at a specific DNA target sequence.
• C) uses a single oligonucleotide to prime a specific sequence and to detect accumulated PCR product.
• D) uses several oligonucleotides to prime sequences and acts as the beacon probe to detect hybrids.

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