Once a probe has hybridized with a gene of interest in a DNA library,how is the hybrid identified?
A) by its sticky tail
B) by its radioactive phosphate group
C) by using restriction enzymes
D) by centrifugation
E) by vector analysis

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The probe used for hybridization is typically labeled with a radioactive phosphate group, allowing it to be detected by autoradiography after washing away unbound probes.

Once a Probe Has Hybridized with a Gene of Interest