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17.

The process of introducing DNA molecules into eukaryotic cells is called ________.

18.

The __________ blot technique is used to find an RNA fragment within a sample that is complementary to a DNA probe.

19.

The PCR step during which the double-stranded template molecule becomes single-stranded is called _____________.

20.

The sequencing method involving the incorporation of ddNTPs is called __________.

21.

The application of genomics to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of drugs on the basis of information from an individual’s genomic sequence is called ____________.

22.

A gene whose expression can be easily visualized and monitored is called a ________.

23.

_____________ is a common viral vector used in gene therapy for introducing a new gene into a specifically targeted cell type.

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