DNA probes

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DNA probes

short single stranded lengths of DNA with a label attached for identification

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how the probe identifies the DNA section of interest

it is complementary to it

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what DNA which is to be identified by a probe has to be

single stranded

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DNA Hybridisation

DNA mixed with probe which will then bind to the complementary probe

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use for DNA probes

used to screen patients for heritable conditions, such as Huntington’s disease as well as drug responses or health risks

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how the location of the probe can be identified

fluorescence or radioactivity