Labeled, Known, Short Stretches of DNA Used to Detect a Specific

question 8

Multiple Choice

Labeled, known, short stretches of DNA used to detect a specific sequence of nucleotides in a mixture are known as ______.

• A)genetic engineering
• B)biotechnology
• C)recombinant DNA
• D)gel electrophoresis
• E)gene probes

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Definitions:

Motivations

The reasons or forces that drive individuals to take certain actions or behave in specific ways.

Structural Functionalism

A sociological perspective that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals that make up that society.

Talcott Parsons

An American sociologist known for his contributions to the field of sociology, including the development of the action theory and the system theory.

Robert K. Merton

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