What Is the Requirement for a Radiolabeled DNA or RNA

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the requirement for a radiolabeled DNA or RNA molecule (i.e.,a probe) to hybridize to a section of DNA?

• A)Both strands must contain a primer.
• B)A cloning vector must be present.
• C)The strands must have the same bacterial origin.
• D)The strands must have complementary sequences.
• E)The strands must have identical sequences.

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Definitions:

Mutated Allele

A variant form of a gene that has undergone a mutation, leading to changes in the gene's DNA sequence which may affect the organism's traits.

Homozygous

Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes.

Heterozygous

A genetic condition where an individual has two different alleles of a gene, one inherited from each parent.

Locus

The specific physical location of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome, critical for genetic identity and inheritance patterns.