A technique used to identify RNA after gel electrophoresis and which employs ssDNA in the detection process is:
A) None of the below.
B) the Southwestern blot.
C) the Western blot.
D) the Southern blot.
E) the Northern blot.

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The technique described in the question is used to identify RNA, which is the target of a Northern blot. The use of ssDNA in the detection process is consistent with the use of a labeled DNA probe in a Northern blot. Therefore, the correct choice is E, the Northern blot. Choices A, B, C, and D are not the best choices because they do not fit the description of the technique in the question.

A Technique Used to Identify RNA After Gel Electrophoresis and Which