Use of microarrays consisting of either DNA or RNA to identify an unknown nucleic acid best describes:

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DNA chip technology, also known as microarray analysis, involves the use of a small chip or slide containing thousands of microscopic spots of DNA or RNA probes. The chip is used to identify specific sequences in an unknown nucleic acid sample by hybridizing the probes with the sample and analyzing the resulting patterns of binding. In situ hybridization involves using labeled probes to identify specific nucleic acids within intact cells or tissues, while polymerase chain reaction and strand displacement amplification are methods of amplifying specific DNA or RNA sequences rather than identifying them.

Use of Microarrays Consisting of Either DNA or RNA to Identify