Hybridization Methods Are Based On

question 5

Multiple Choice

Hybridization methods are based on:

• A)the ability of two nucleic acid strands that have complementary base sequences to bond specifically with each other and form a double-stranded molecule.
• B)detecting phenotypic traits not detectable by conventional strategies.
• C)the principles of complementary nucleic acid hybridization with those of nucleic acid replication that are repeatedly applied through numerous cycles.
• D)determining the exact nucleotide sequence of a gene or gene fragment obtained from an organism.

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Definitions:

DNA and RNA

Nucleic acids that constitute the genetic material of living organisms, with DNA responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information and RNA for protein synthesis.

Condensation

The process by which gas changes into a liquid when it cools.

Water Produced

Water that is generated or obtained as a result of a process, such as the by-product of industrial processes or biochemical reactions.

Plant Cell Walls

Rigid layers surrounding plant cells, composed mainly of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, providing structure and protection.