We have isolated a mutant that changes transcription of many mRNAs, we can use to determine if there are changes to mRNA levels A. microarrays/Sequencing technologies B. Sanger sequencing C. western blot D. all of the above

We have isolated a mutant that changes transcription of many mRNAs, we can use to determine if there are changes to mRNA levels A. microarrays/Sequencing technologies B. Sanger sequencing C. western blot D. all of the above

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BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

Publisher:STARR

Chapter15: Biotechnology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11SA: Put the following tasks in the order they would occur during a DNA cloning experiment. a. using DNA...

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