After identifying a specific protein associated with a medical problem, the corresponding gene can be identified with a , which is radioactively or fluorescently tagged.

A. DNA probe
B. short tandem repeat
C. heterozygous genotype
D. pseudogene
E. homologous chromosome


A. DNA probe

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a. pituitary gland b. inner layer of skin c. chorion d. outer layer of skin e. lining of respiratory system

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You have isolated a cell with a peptidoglycan cell wall. You can safety assume that this cell does NOT have:

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