Which Objective Would Be Best to Use a Southern Blot

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which objective would be best to use a Southern blot rather than a Northern blot?

• A) Determine if a gene is present in a genome.
• B) Discover gene function.
• C) Identify regulatory gene-protein interactions.
• D) Quantify expression profiles of a gene.

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Definitions:

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes that contain the instructions for the production of proteins, playing a key role in determining the characteristics of an organism and its mode of inheritance.

Lanugo

Fine, downlike covering of the fetus.

Fetus

A fetus refers to a developing mammal or human after the embryonic stage and before birth, characterized by rapid growth and the formation of body structures.

Chorion

The outermost membrane surrounding an embryo of a reptile, bird, or mammal, contributing to the formation of the placenta in mammals.