If a PCR amplified sample hybridizes with two allele specific probes, one normal and one mutant sequence, a carrier is identified if
A)both probes give a signal.
B)neither sample gives a signal.
C)only the mutant probe gives a signal.
D)only the non-mutant probe gives a signal.
E)None of the choices is correct. Blooms Level 3: Apply

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A carrier of a genetic mutation will have one normal allele and one mutant allele, so both probes will hybridize and give a signal.

If a PCR Amplified Sample Hybridizes with Two Allele Specific