In DNA Libraries, a Cell That Contains a Particular DNA

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Essay

In DNA libraries, a cell that contains a particular DNA fragment of interest is mixed with thousands or millions of others that do not. How does the use of a probe allow for detection of the DNA fragment of interest?

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, sometimes without questioning them.

Authority

Authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Compliance

The act of following a request, order, or command; often studied in social psychology.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to a diffusion of responsibility.