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What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes (REs) in genetic engineering?
What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes (REs) in genetic engineering?
- To generate maps of DNA sequences
- To generate recombinant DNA (rDNA)
- To sequence entire genomes
- To cut and splice DNA fragments (correct)
What are recombinant DNA (rDNA)?
What are recombinant DNA (rDNA)?
- DNA molecules that have been sequenced
- DNA molecules that have been cut with REs
- DNA molecules from different sources joined together (correct)
- DNA molecules from the same source joined together
What is the function of DNA ligase enzyme in genetic engineering?
What is the function of DNA ligase enzyme in genetic engineering?
- To sequence entire genomes
- To generate recombinant DNA (rDNA)
- To cut and splice DNA fragments
- To join DNA fragments together (correct)
What is the process of using REs to drive genetic engineering?
What is the process of using REs to drive genetic engineering?
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What is the difference between using REs to generate maps of DNA sequences and using next-gen technologies to sequence entire genomes?
What is the difference between using REs to generate maps of DNA sequences and using next-gen technologies to sequence entire genomes?
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What are sticky ends on DNA fragments?
What are sticky ends on DNA fragments?
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