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Published on: August 20, 2026
Choose the correct pair of characteristics of molecular probe is
(I) a single-stranded DNA or RNA tagged with a radioactive molecule.
(II) a double-stranded DNA tagged with a radioactive molecule.
(III) does not show complementarity with the mutated gene.
(IV) shows complementarity with mutated gene.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
A molecular probe is a single-stranded DNA/RNA labeled (radioactive or fluorescent) and it hybridizes only with complementary normal sequence, not with mutated gene sequences.
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