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What are the limitations of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RELP) technique?
Posted June 4, 2024
DNA and RNA QuantitationDNA FragmentationEnzymesNucleic AcidsNucleus
Answer

Limitations of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP): 

  • Requires large amounts of sample DNA
  • Can be slow and cumbersome
  • No potential for automation
  • Few loci detected per assay
  • Low levels of polymorphism in some species requiring detection by radioisotope
  • Single-copy probes can be time-consuming
  • Requires a suitable probe library
  • Requires the combined process of DNA fragmentation, probe labeling, electrophoresis, hybridization, washing, blotting and autoradiography
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