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What is the purpose of DNA cloning in studying genes?
What is the purpose of DNA cloning in studying genes?
- Comparing genes and alleles between individuals
- Locating gene expression in a body
- Determining the role of a gene in an organism
- All of the above (correct)
What is the main function of gel electrophoresis in DNA analysis?
What is the main function of gel electrophoresis in DNA analysis?
- Identifying mRNA at particular developmental stages
- Separating nucleic acids or proteins by size, electrical charge, and other properties (correct)
- Isolating mRNA
- Comparing patterns of gene expression in different tissues
What can Southern blotting be used for in DNA analysis?
What can Southern blotting be used for in DNA analysis?
- Testing changes in gene expression during embryonic development
- Identifying specific DNA fragments using labeled probes (correct)
- Measuring the expression of thousands of genes at one time
- Amplifying the gene of interest using primers
What is the purpose of reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in studying gene expression?
What is the purpose of reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in studying gene expression?
What is the role of DNA microarray assays in studying gene expression?
What is the role of DNA microarray assays in studying gene expression?
What are RFLPs (restriction fragment length polymorphisms) related to?
What are RFLPs (restriction fragment length polymorphisms) related to?
What is the main purpose of Northern blotting in studying gene expression?
What is the main purpose of Northern blotting in studying gene expression?
What does Southern blotting combine with gel electrophoresis to identify specific DNA fragments?
What does Southern blotting combine with gel electrophoresis to identify specific DNA fragments?