Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305544703
Author: STARR
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 15, Problem 8SQ
PCR can be used _______.
- a. to increase the number of specific DNA fragments
- b. in DNA fingerprinting
- c. to modify a human genome
- d. a and b are correct
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Chapter 15 Solutions
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 15 - _________ cut(s) DNA molecules at specific sites....Ch. 15 - Prob. 2SQCh. 15 - Prob. 3SQCh. 15 - For each species, all ________ in the complete set...Ch. 15 - A set of cells that host various DNA fragments...Ch. 15 - Prob. 6SQCh. 15 - Prob. 7SQCh. 15 - PCR can be used _______. a. to increase the number...Ch. 15 - An individuals set of unique _______ can be used...Ch. 15 - A transgenic organism _______. a. carries a gene...
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