Which of the Following Is an Important Characteristic of a Target

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important characteristic of a target sequence for molecular detection of a microorganism?

• A) The sequence must be very long.
• B) The sequence must be shared by many different organisms.
• C) The sequence must be unique to the target organism.
• D) The sequence must contain many restriction enzyme sites.

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Definitions:

Dicots

Dicots, or dicotyledons, are a group of flowering plants whose seeds typically have two embryonic leaves or cotyledons.

Pollination

The transfer of pollen from the male anthers of a flower to the female stigma, essential for the fertilization and reproductive success of many plant species.

Stigma

In flowering plants, portion of the carpel where pollen grains adhere and germinate before fertilization can occur.

Pollen Grains

Microscopic structures containing male gametes that are transferred from the male anther to the female reproductive structure in plants.