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What techniques can scientists use to determine if a particular transgene has been integrated into the genome of an organism?
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): PCR is a widely used technique to amplify specific DNA sequences. Scientists can design primers specific to the transgene and perform PCR to check if the transgene is present in the organism's genome. A positive PCR result Show more…
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