Which of the Following Techniques Is Mismatched with Its Use

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques is mismatched with its use in DNA fingerprinting?

• A) PCR amplification to get more copies of DNA
• B) Southern blot for a visual record of DNA fragments
• C) Hybridization probes to digest the DNA sample
• D) Restriction endonucleases to cut DNA
• E) Electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence, that serves as a starting point for further investigation.

Bystander Effect

A phenomenon identified in social psychology that indicates people are less willing to help a victim when they are not alone, but in the company of others.

Darley And Latané

Psychologists known for their research on the bystander effect, which examines why individuals do not always help others in distress when other people are present.

Critical Thinking

The process of actively analyzing, interpreting, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion.