Gene Expression Patterns Are Now Used to Characterize Tumor Types

question 1

Multiple Choice

Gene expression patterns are now used to characterize tumor types. What method is appropriate for analysis of expression of many genes simultaneously?

• A) Northern blot
• B) GE arrays
• C) CGH arrays
• D) Slot blots

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