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Is ethidium bromide used in RT PCR?
Posted November 30, 2021
NucleusPhysiological ProbesDNA and RNA QuantitationChemical Reagents
Answer

Ethidium bromide can be used in RT PCR. However, because of its highly carcinogenic and mutagenic nature, SYBR Green, which is a safe alternative, is generally used in RT PCR.

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