In order to identify the person who committed a crime, forensic experts will need to extract DNA from the tissue sample collected at the crime scene, and conduct one of the following procedures for DNA fingerprinting analysis
A. Cut the DNA and hybridize with specific micro-satellite probes
B. Cut the DNA and subclone the fragments
C. Determine the sequence of the subclones
D. B followed by C
Answer: Option A
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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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