Q. Application of PCR are I. detection of pathogens II. diagnosis of specific mutation III. DNA fingerprinting Choose the correct option
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation
In recent times, PCR is being used in the detection of HIV (virus of AIDS) mutation are related to genetic disease. By using PCR phenylketonuria, muscular dystrophy, sickle-cell anaemia, hepatitis, chlamydia and tuberculosis can be diagnosed. PCR is also used in DNA fingerprinting
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