Which of the Following Laboratory Methods Used to Detect Mutations

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laboratory methods used to detect mutations relies on differences in dissociation of double-stranded DNA into single-stranded DNA at different points in a gel?

• A) Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis
• B) HPLC
• C) Allele-specific oligomer hybridization
• D) Inversion probe assay

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