A Scorpion Primer

question 44

Multiple Choice

A Scorpion primer:

• A) Extends the DNA polymerase's range
• B) Is directed at a specific DNA target sequence
• C) Uses a single oligonucleotide to prime a specific sequence and to detect accumulated polymerase chain reaction (PCR) product
• D) Uses several oligonucleotides to prime sequences and acts as the beacon probe to detect hybrids

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Total Fertility Rate

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