Which of the following statements about nucleic acid probes is false?
A) A nucleic acid probe is a double-stranded DNA molecule.
B) A nucleic acid probe can be used to find a specific gene.
C) A nucleic acid probe binds to a complementary sequence in the gene of interest.
D) A nucleic acid probe is usually labeled with a radioactive isotope or fluorescent tag to help identify its location.
Answer: A
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