Q142 / 160 · JIPMER 2014 · Zoology

Probes, used in DNA fingerprinting, are initially

  • A
    single stranded RNA
  • Correct answer
    B
    mini-satellite
  • C
    19 base long oligonucleotide
  • D
    All of the above

Solution

Probes used for DNA finger printing are usually prepared from mini-satellite or micro-satellite DNA.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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