Q. Now a days it is possible to detect the mutated gene causing cancer by allowing radioactive probe to hybridise its complimentary DNA in a clone of cells, followed by its detection using autoradiography because:
A) Mutated gene completely and clearly appears on a photographic film.
B) Mutated gene does not appear on a photographic film as the prober has no complimentarity with it.
C) Mutated gene does not appear on photographic film as the probe has complimentarity with it.
D) Mutated gene partially appears on a photographic film.
Explanation
[Solution] The probe is complementary to the normal gene, so it does not hybridise with the mutated gene, which therefore does not appear on the film. Answer (2).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.