A northern blot differs from a Southern blot in the
A) type of probe used.
B) presence or absence of a nitrocellulose membrane.
C) size of the genetic sequences involved.
D) number of genetic sequences detected.
E) type of nucleic acid being isolated.
E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Techniques of Recombinant DNA Technology
Learning Outcome: 8.14
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