The Principle Behind Nucleic Acid Probe Design Is That the Probe

question 24

Multiple Choice

The principle behind nucleic acid probe design is that the probe itself must contain

• A) a key complementary part of the target gene sequence of interest.
• B) all of the nucleotide sequence of the gene of interest to conclusively identify the gene.
• C) an antibody to specifically bind to the gene of interest.
• D) at least three separate complementary regions of the gene of interest.

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Definitions:

Embolism

Obstruction or occlusion of a vessel by a transported clot, a mass of bacteria, or other foreign material.

Floating Clot

A blood clot that moves through the bloodstream, potentially causing blockages in blood vessels.

Viscosity

A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, describing how thick or sticky the fluid is and how easily it pours at a specific temperature.

Red Blood Cells

Blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled.