In a Genome-Wide Expression Study Using a DNA Microarray Assay

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a genome-wide expression study using a DNA microarray assay, each well is used to detect the

• A) fate of proteins produced by a cell.
• B) location of a protein produced by a cell.
• C) location of a gene within a cell.
• D) expression of a specific gene by a cell.
• E) type of chemical modification of proteins produced by a cell.

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