Question

Transfer of DNA bands from agarose gel to nitrocellulose or nylon membrane is

• A. Southern transfer
  
• B. Northern transfer
  
• C. Western transfer
  
• D. Eastern transfer
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Southern transfer


$\text{Southern transfer}$

The transfer of DNA bands separated on gel after conducting agarose gel electrophoresis, to nitrocellulose or nylon membrane [blotting] is called Southern blotting. It was introduced by Edwin Southern.

Final answer: (a) southern transfer