Question

In hybridization method, which of the following is pressed onto agar?

(a) Silicon paper

(b) Nitrocellulose paper

(c) Filter paper

(d) PVDF

I had been asked this question at a job interview.

The query is from DNA Cloning: The Basics in section DNA-Based Information Technologies of Biochemistry

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Nitrocellulose paper

For explanation I would say: Nitrocellulose membrane has high binding capacity for proteins.