When Performing Phage Typing to Identify an Unknown Bacterium,you Must

question 8

Multiple Choice

When performing phage typing to identify an unknown bacterium,you must have ________ in your possession.

• A)DNA that will hybridize to the DNA of the bacterium to be identified
• B)RNA that will hybridize to the RNA of the bacterium to be identified
• C)antiserum containing antibodies that will bind to the bacterium to be identified
• D)fluorescent molecules that will light up when bound to the DNA of the bacterium
• E)viruses that will specifically infect the bacterium you're trying to identify

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