Which of the following about DNA microarray technology is NOT True?
A) It may use many DNA fragments that function like probes.
B) It involves attaching nucleotides to a solid support such as a glass slide.
C) It relies on visual detection of the labeled probes after hybridization.
D) It uses nucleic acid hybridization.
E) It involves the use of fluorescently labeled singe-stranded cDNA.

Question

Which of the following about DNA microarray technology is NOT True?
A) It may use many DNA fragments that function like probes.
B) It involves attaching nucleotides to a solid support such as a glass slide.
C) It relies on visual detection of the labeled probes after hybridization.
D) It uses nucleic acid hybridization.
E) It involves the use of fluorescently labeled singe-stranded cDNA.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

DNA microarray technology does not rely on visual detection of the labeled probes after hybridization. Instead, it typically uses a scanner to detect the fluorescence signal emitted by the labeled probes.

Which of the Following About DNA Microarray Technology Is NOT True