Identical sized RNA transcript is detected by Northern blot analysis of UDP glucuronosyl transferase obtained from human liver and kidney. Microarray analysis of the same samples shows equal spot intensity, whereas Western blot detects a 55 kDa strong band in liver, but a very faint in kidney of same size. The regulation of UDP glucuronosyl transferase is
A. Transcriptionally controlled
B. Post-transcriptionally controlled
C. Translationally controlled
D. Post-translationally controlled
Answer: Option B
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Expression of hundreds of different genes in DNA microarray technology is monitored by using
A. Radioactive probe
B. Visible chromogenic probe
C. UV absorbing probe
D. Fluorescent probe
A. Transcriptionally controlled
B. Post-transcriptionally controlled
C. Translationally controlled
D. Post-translationally controlled
Which one of the following techniques/tools is not used for inserting a foreign gene into a cell?
A. DNA microarray
B. Electroporation
C. Gene gun
D. Microinjection
A. Polymerase chain reaction
B. DNA microarray
C. Northern hybridization
D. Southern hybridization
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