Southern blot is used to detect which of the following polymorphisms?

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Southern blot is a technique that is specifically used to detect Restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs). In this technique, DNA is digested with a specific restriction enzyme, separated by gel electrophoresis, transferred to a membrane, and hybridized with a labeled probe to identify specific DNA fragments. Southern blotting is widely used in genetic research to identify genetic variability among individuals or populations. While edited RNA can be detected by Northern blot, alternative splicing is studied by Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR), and modified nucleotides are detected by chromatography-based techniques.

Southern Blot Is Used to Detect Which of the Following