Quiz on Blotting

Probe in the Western blot is tagged with

• p32

• c14

• s35

• None of the above

Blotting is a technique to identify a

• sugar

• gene

• protein

• lipid

Why are buffers used in Electrophoresis?

• Conduct electricity

• Remove salts

• Add extension energy

• Dissolve excess DNA

In Southern blotting, ___________ type paper is used for blot transfer

• Nitrocellulose membrane or Nylon membrane filter

• Whatman filter paper

• Paper towel filter paper

• None

Which of the following techniques would be most useful to study gene expression?

• Northern blot

• Western blot

• Southern blot

• Eastern blot