Once a Probe Has Hybridized with a Gene of Interest

question 35

Multiple Choice

Once a probe has hybridized with a gene of interest in a DNA library, the hybrid is identified by detection of ____.​

• A) ​its sticky tail
• B) ​its radioactive label
• C) ​restriction enzymes
• D) ​mRNA
• E) the vector​

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Definitions:

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