DNA Probes Have Been Very Useful In

Question

DNA probes have been very useful in
A) coding the DNA of organisms grown in vivo.
B) identifying organisms in pure culture.
C) detecting toxins.
D) diagnosing diseases of protozoa.
E) sequencing rRNA genes.

Accepted Answer

DNA probes are commonly used to identify organisms in pure culture. They are designed to specifically bind to complementary DNA sequences in the target organism's genome, allowing for the detection of that organism.