For Identification of a Gene, Against Which Strand of DNA

question 35

Multiple Choice

For identification of a gene, against which strand of DNA must the probe complement?

• A) either strand
• B) both strands
• C) only the coding strand
• D) only the template strand
• E) None of the above.

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