Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Allele-Specific Oligonucleotide

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding allele-specific oligonucleotide hybridization?

• A) It uses oligonucleotide probes.
• B) A minimum of a dozen bases is required.
• C) The probe may be radioactive or fluorescent so hybridization can be easily detected.
• D) It can reveal whether individuals are heterozygous.
• E) All of the above

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