Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 2A
Describe the use of a DNA probe and PCR for:
- a. rapid identification of an unknown bacterium.
- b. determining which of a group of bacteria are most closely related.
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Microbiology: An Introduction
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