Define a (molecular) probe and describe its use to identify a specific nucleic acid sequence
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: A probe is a single-stranded polynucleotide (DNA or RNA) that is labeled for detection in some way, such as a radiolabel or fluorescent label. It must be complementary to the (single-stranded) target sequence of interest so that it will hybridize to the target, and the presence of the target is revealed by the label.
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__X__ the number of electrons in a single atom of that element. _____ the number of electrons plus neutrons in a single atom of that element. __X__ the number of protons in a single atom of that element. _____ the number of neutrons and protons in a single atom of that element.
Which of the following is not true of carbon
monoxide? a. it is a gas. b. it is in automobile exhaust. c. it is harmless. d. it is odorless. e. it is in cigarette smoke
Organic molecules with only hydrogens and five carbon atoms cannot _____
A) have a branching carbon skeleton B) have different combinations of double bonds between carbon atoms C) have different positions of double bonds between carbon atoms D) form enantiomers
Describe the condition of a neuron when it is not transmitting a nervous impulse-that is, when it is at rest.
What will be an ideal response?