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Which of the following can be detected by northern blotting technique?

A
DNA
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RNA
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hnRNA
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ssDNA
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B RNA
The northern blotting technique is used to detect the presence of mRNA in a sample. In this technique, the RNA is transferred from the electrophoresis gel to the blotting membrane by capillary action. This technique is used to study gene expression.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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