To identify the protein against which a given sample has an antibody, the best technique to use would be _______ blotting.
A) Southern
B) Northern
C) Western
D) Eastern

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Western blotting is used to detect specific proteins in a sample using antibodies. The antibodies bind to the protein of interest and can be visualized through the use of a chemiluminescent or fluorescent tag. Southern and Northern blotting are used to detect specific DNA or RNA sequences, respectively. Eastern blotting is not a commonly used technique.

To Identify the Protein Against Which a Given Sample Has