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:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Infectious diseases primarily spread through sexual contact.

Symptoms

Signs or indicators that something is wrong with an organism, often related to disease or malfunction.

Bulbourethral Glands

Small glands located near the base of the penis in male mammals that produce a pre-ejaculate fluid to lubricate the urethra.

Prostaglandins

are lipid compounds that perform a variety of hormone-like actions in animals, including inflammation regulation and smooth muscle contraction.