Biochips are platforms used for high-throughput analysis of biological molecules. Depending on the specific type, they can contain or interact with DNA, RNA, or proteins.
Biochip contains
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2008 · Topic: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Bioinformatics: Role in Genomic Analysis and Drug Discovery)
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