Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 18 - Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology - 18.3 - Any Sequence of DNA Can Be Used for Cloning - 18.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 388: 2

Answer

RT-PCR procedure is a widely-used tool for examining the expression of particular genes in organisms. In this method, reverse transcriptase and PCR are used to amplify a specific cDNA sequence. RNA is then taken from an organism, and reverse transcriptase is used to generate cDNA and RNA.

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RT-PCR procedure is a widely-used tool for examining the expression of particular genes in organisms. In this method, reverse transcriptase and PCR are used to amplify a specific cDNA sequence. RNA is then taken from an organism, and reverse transcriptase is used to generate cDNA and RNA.
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