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To identify the gene of interest in the gel matrix DNA __ are used.

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DNA probes are designed complementary to the known unique sequence comprising the gene of interest. Once the probes are added, they hybridize or attach only to the gene of interest and thus helps us identify the desired band in the gel matrix.

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