DNA fingerprinting uses
Question and options
DNA fingerprinting uses
- eastern blot
- northern blot
- southern blot
- western blot
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - southern blot
Classical DNA fingerprinting (RFLP) uses Southern blotting of DNA fragments hybridised with probes. Northern blotting detects RNA, western blotting detects proteins, and eastern blotting is used for post-translational modifications.
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