Q. The process that preserves the distribution of DNA fragments in the gel while creating replica on the filter is one of the following
A) Directed sequencing of BAC counting
B) Random shotgun sequencing
C) Electrophoresis
D) Southern blotting
Explanation
A restriction fragment containing a specific gene of interest can be identified by gel electrophoresis followed by transferring of DNA to a membrane as a solid support matrix using a procedure called a Southern blot
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