DNA or RNA segment tagged with a radioactive molecule is called?
Correct answer: B. Probe
- A. Probe vector
- B. Probe
- C. Clone
- D. Plasmid
Explanation
Probes are single stranded, radiolabelled molecules of nucleic acids with known sequence. The probes having sequence complementary to the gene to be identified are supplied. They bind with the particular gene segment. Radiation imaging identifies the location of that particular segment which bind with probe. Probes are used as identification tool.
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