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The DNA is labelled with fluorescent dyes in order to study the level of transcription.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

My question is based upon Gel electrophoresis, Oligonucleotide  & Microarrays in section Basics of Genetic Engineering of Genetic Engineering

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Correct option is (a) True

The best explanation: The DNA is labelled with fluorescent dyes. The amount of fluorescence they give corresponds to the level of transcription. The dyes which are often used are Cy3 and Cy5.

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