After identifying a specific protein associated with a medical problem,the corresponding gene can identified with a ___,which is radioactively or fluorescently tagged.

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A DNA probe is a short, single-stranded piece of DNA that is complementary to the DNA sequence of interest. It can be labeled with a radioactive or fluorescent tag, allowing it to bind specifically to its complementary target sequence and be detected. Using a DNA probe, the corresponding gene can be identified by hybridization-based techniques, such as Southern blotting or fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). The other choices are not relevant for identifying a gene.

After Identifying a Specific Protein Associated with a Medical Problem,the