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When small DNA and RNA fragments are labeled with radioisotopes such as 32P and helps in detecting  genetic disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease are called 

Option: 1

Radiolabelled


Option: 2

Molecular editing 
 


Option: 3

Gene editing 


Option: 4

Molecular probes 


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As discussed in Molecular Diagnosis -

 

 

  • Molecular probes are small DNA or RNA fragments.
  • They are used to detect complementary sequences in nucleic acid samples.
  • There are antibodies probes as well that are used to detect the proteins in the samples.
  • The probes are labelled with radioisotopes such as 32P.
  • Molecular probes are available for many genetic disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease, etc.
  • Hence, the correct option is (d).
     
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