What Is the Purpose of the Labeled Oligonucleotide Probe Used

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the labeled oligonucleotide probe used in hybridization assays?

• A) To stabilize the assay
• B) To cut the DNA into smaller-size fragments
• C) To reduce the background of the assay
• D) To detect the presence of a specific nucleotide sequence

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