In Allele-Specific Oligonucleotide Hybridization Assays, the Probe

question 126

Multiple Choice

In allele-specific oligonucleotide hybridization assays, the probe

• A) cannot hybridize to disease alleles.
• B) is used to induce spontaneous mutations.
• C) cannot detect a change in a restriction endonuclease pattern.
• D) is designed to hybridize with a protein.
• E) will hybridize to complementary sequences.

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