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Phylogeny
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The evolutionary history of a group of organisms.
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Taxonomy
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Taxonomy is the science of the classification of organisms, and showing relationships among organisms. It also provides a means of identifying organisms.
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Classification of Viruses
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Viruses are not placed in a kingdom. They are not composed of cells and cannot grow without a host cell.
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What is DNA finger-prints
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The number and sizes of DNA fragments produced by specific DNA cutting enzymes known as restriction enzymes (genetic similarities).
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What is a Gene probe
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Short single stranded labeled (radioactively or immunologically) DNA of specific base sequence.
Used to detect and identify the complementary base sequence by hybridizing specifically to that sequence. |
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Western blotting
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A technique for identifying a particular protein using antibodies after electrophoretic separation in a gel and transfer to a membrane
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Southern blotting
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A technique for DNA detection
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Northern blotting
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A technique for detection of RNA.
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What are the 3 blotting techiques
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Northern blotting, southern blotting, western blotting
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