A DNA Probe with a Sequence Similar to That of the Gene

question 14

Multiple Choice

A DNA probe with a sequence similar to that of the gene of interest is often used to screen a DNA library.What could you use as a probe if the sequence of the gene of interest is not known?

• A)a similar gene from another organism
• B)a synthetic probe,if the encoded amino acid sequence is known
• C)either A or B
• D)This screen is not possible until the DNA sequence of the gene of interest is known.

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