Cytochrome C Study

A scientist wants to study the cytochrome c gene of a fruit fly. The DNA for the gene is extracted and subjected to several treatments.

Use the passage to answer the next four questions.

Part D:

If a disease were identified as being caused by defects in the cytochrome c gene, then the copy isolated could be used for what?

PCR

gene therapy

stem cell work

DNA fingerprinting

The copy isolated from the cytochrome c gene could be used for DNA fingerprinting.