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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)?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Join a plasmid and a gene fragment from different sources using DNA ligase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between using REs to generate maps of DNA sequences and using next-gen technologies to sequence entire genomes?

    <p>REs can only generate maps of DNA sequences, while next-gen technologies can sequence entire genomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sticky ends on DNA fragments?

    <p>The ends of DNA fragments that are cut by REs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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