CMC Medical CMC-Medical VELLORE Solved Paper-2010

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    What is the first step in the Southern blot technique?

    A)  Denaturation of DNA on gel is hybridization with specific probe

    B)  Production of a group of genetically identical cells

    C)  Digestion of DNA by restriction enzyme

    D)  Denaturation of DNA from a nucleated cell such as the one from the scene of crime.

    E)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    First step in the Southern Blot Technique is the digestion of DNA by restriction enzyme. \[\downarrow \] Restriction fragment preparation \[\downarrow \] Separation by electrophoresis \[\downarrow \] Denaturation of DNA by chemical treatment \[\downarrow \] Single-stranded DNA are transferred on to special paper or nylon \[\downarrow \] Use of radioactive probe \[\downarrow \] Autoradiography


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