Genomic library:

Correct answer: C. To search the genetic library

  • A. Replication
  • B. Replacing
  • C. To search the genetic library
  • D. Slicing of DNA

Explanation

A genomic library is a collection of DNA segments (clones) from the species of interest, inserted in a microbial vector. This library can be screened with a labeled probe of known sequence to select clones containing the same or similar sequences.

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