Biology A-Level

DNA probes

What DNA probes means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of DNA probes

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A short, single-stranded DNA fragment with a base sequence complementary to the target allele, carrying a label.

AQA · Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited (study guide)

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Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited (AQA A-Level)

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