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What is the main purpose of biotechnology?
What is the main purpose of biotechnology?
- To create synthetic life forms
- To study living organisms
- To use living organisms for human benefit (correct)
- To manipulate DNA
Which historical examples of biotechnology are mentioned in the text?
Which historical examples of biotechnology are mentioned in the text?
- Use of antibiotics and selective breeding (correct)
- Artificial intelligence and nanotechnology
- Stem cell research and gene therapy
- Cloning and genetic modification
What is the process of heating and cooling called in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is the process of heating and cooling called in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
- Temperature cycling
- Thermocycling (correct)
- Thermal regulating
- Heat cycling
What is the main role of DNA primers in the Annealing stage of PCR?
What is the main role of DNA primers in the Annealing stage of PCR?
What is used to check the quantity and size of the DNA fragments produced after PCR?
What is used to check the quantity and size of the DNA fragments produced after PCR?
What is the main purpose of the Taq polymerase enzyme in PCR?
What is the main purpose of the Taq polymerase enzyme in PCR?
Which enzyme isolated from Thermus aquaticus is commonly used in molecular cloning?
Which enzyme isolated from Thermus aquaticus is commonly used in molecular cloning?
What is the function of a cloning vector in gene cloning?
What is the function of a cloning vector in gene cloning?
Which feature of a good DNA cloning vector allows for recognition sites for several restriction enzymes?
Which feature of a good DNA cloning vector allows for recognition sites for several restriction enzymes?
What is the main limitation of bacterial plasmid vectors in DNA cloning?
What is the main limitation of bacterial plasmid vectors in DNA cloning?
Which type of vector is NOT ideal for protein expression in gene cloning?
Which type of vector is NOT ideal for protein expression in gene cloning?
What is the maximum insert size for bacterial plasmid vectors?
What is the maximum insert size for bacterial plasmid vectors?
What type of vector has packaging limits for DNA insert size?
What type of vector has packaging limits for DNA insert size?
Which vector type allows for cloning large DNA fragments and genomic libraries?
Which vector type allows for cloning large DNA fragments and genomic libraries?
"Yeast artificial chromosomes (YACs)" are used for cloning into which organism?
"Yeast artificial chromosomes (YACs)" are used for cloning into which organism?
"Taq DNA polymerase" is isolated from which species known for thriving in hot springs?
"Taq DNA polymerase" is isolated from which species known for thriving in hot springs?
