Probes used for detecting genetic sequences are frequently composed of
A) gold beads coated with DNA.
B) silicon chips.
C) synthetic nucleic acids and labeled conjugates, such as fluorescent dyes.
D) restriction enzymes.
E) plasmids with a marker sequence.

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Synthetic nucleic acids and labeled conjugates, such as fluorescent dyes, are commonly used as probes to detect specific genetic sequences due to their ability to hybridize with target DNA or RNA and provide a detectable signal.

Probes Used for Detecting Genetic Sequences Are Frequently Composed of