You Perform PCR to Amplify DNA from a Specific Small

question 96

Multiple Choice

You perform PCR to amplify DNA from a specific small region of a person's genome to detect whether the individual's DNA contains a small deletion in a gene. You separate the PCR products on a gel. The bands in the gel constitute a:

• A)genotype.
• B)karyotype.
• C)phenotype.
• D)DNA type.
• E)diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Rank Order

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Shape

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