Genetic testing for disease
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Sample Cells from human
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DNA extracted from the Cells
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DNA Cut Into Double Stranded Fragments
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Gel Electrophoresis of DNA Fragments
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Shorter DNA Pieces have Travelled Further through Gel than Longer Ones
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Nylon Membrane Placed on Top of Gel, Absorbs the DNA. In the Process, the DNA Double Helix is Unravelled into Single Strands.
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Radioactive DNA Probes Added
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Photographic Film Detects DNA Bound to Radioactive Probes
Courtesy of STRATEGIS - Government of Canada