Question

Biotech Workshop HW 2 1. Compare and contrast Southern blot and Western blot on basic technique such as procedure, reagents, its usage and applications. (5points) 2. Discuss common features of Random Probe Labeling share with RT-PCR. What are major differences between these two techniques? (5points) 3. It is claimed by a pharmaceutical company that protein A' is beneficial to treat breast cancer since it promotes apoptosis. If you were put into charge of testing this, how would you design experiment? (5points) 4. You also want to find out if banana has protein 'A' as well. How would you test this? (5points)

Answer 1

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