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-Short segment of DNA with a known sequence that can be labeled with a marker

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A probe is a short segment of DNA labeled with a marker that is complementary to a specific target sequence.

Answer: A
 A primer is a short segment of DNA that is complementary to a specific target sequence and initiates DNA synthesis.

Answer: C
 Hybridization is the process of annealing single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules together based on complementary base pairing.

Answer: E
 An amplicon DNA sequence is a segment of DNA that has been amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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