Which of the following terms is used to describe a synthetic DNA fragment?
A) operon
B) DNA cassette
C) DNA hybrid
D) DNA probe

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A DNA cassette is a synthetic DNA fragment used in genetic engineering to introduce new genes or modify existing ones in an organism's genome. Operon is a group of genes that are regulated together and typically involved in a specific metabolic pathway. DNA hybrid is a double-stranded DNA molecule consisting of two complementary strands from different sources. DNA probe is a short DNA or RNA molecule used to detect complementary sequences in a sample. None of these terms specifically refer to a synthetic DNA fragment.

Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe a Synthetic