Nucleic Acid Blotting Is Commonly Used in Molecular Biology

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Essay

Nucleic acid blotting is commonly used in molecular biology. Two types, Southern blots and Northern blots, involve gel electrophoresis and a filter, which holds the nucleic acid. Briefly describe the procedure of "blotting" in this context and
differentiate between Southern and Northern blots.

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