What Is the Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)methodology

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) methodology?

• A) The transfer of energy from a donor dye molecule to an acceptor dye molecule.
• B) A fluorescent probe is mixed with labeled primers and a sandwich occurs where the fluorescent molecule is activated to fluorescent.
• C) A light shines on the fluorescent probe label and it fluoresces.
• D) A chromogenic substrate is mixed into solution, and when it combines with the Taq DNA polymerase, a fluorophore is formed and it fluoresces.

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