Which Technique Is NOT Used to Make a CDNA Library

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which technique is NOT used to make a cDNA library?

• A) extraction of DNA from the organism you are studying
• B) extraction of mRNA from the organism you are studying
• C) use of reverse transcriptase to copy RNA into DNA
• D) ligation of DNA into a cloning vector
• E) insertion of a cloning vector into cells

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Definitions:

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DNA Sequences

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