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To test for the presence of a certain gene.

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To better visualise a specific sequence that you're trying to find. Probes are coupled with something that is easily detected with some method.

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How do scientist locate a specific gene in a genomic library?

Scientists use a nucleic acid probe where scientists treat the DNA being searched with chemicals or heat to seperate the two DNA strands, then the nucleic acid probe is mixed with the single strands and the probe tags the direct DNA portion.


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Deoxypentose nucleic acid is a former term for deoxyribose nucleic acid. It is the same.


What is medical service code 87491?

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