DNA Probes Have Been Very Useful in

question 3

Multiple Choice

DNA probes have been very useful in

• A)coding the DNA of organisms grown in vivo.
• B)identifying organisms in pure culture.
• C)detecting toxins.
• D)diagnosing diseases of protozoa.

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Definitions:

Cellular Digestion

The process by which cells break down complex molecules into simpler ones to obtain energy and remove waste materials.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling entry and exit of substances.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains organelles, cytosol, and is the site of numerous biochemical reactions.

Nucleus

The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth, or in cells, a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.