Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 35

Question: Which of the following is a critically important tool used in experiments involving DNA hybridisation?

Options:

A) DNA sequencing machines

B) Ligases

C) DNA probes

D) Vectors

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] DNA probes are specially constructed sequences that are complementary to the target sequence in the sample being tested.

The probes bond (hybridise) with the target sequence wherever it occurs in the DNA sample.