Microarrays Are Useful for Assessing

question 12

Multiple Choice

Microarrays are useful for assessing

• A) gene expression only.
• B) enzyme activity.
• C) the presence of specific rRNA sequences only.
• D) gene expression and the presence of specific rRNA sequences.

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found in virtually all environments, some of which can cause disease.

Water Table

The level below which the ground is saturated with water, an important concept in hydrology and environmental science.

Aquifer

Porous rock layer that holds some groundwater.

Surface Water

Water that is found on the surface of the earth, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds, as opposed to groundwater.