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What is the main function of DNA ligase?
What is the main function of DNA ligase?
- Distinguish between transformed cells
- Quantify gene expression
- Join separate DNA molecules (correct)
- Cleave DNA into fragments
What is the role of restriction enzymes in bacteria and archaea?
What is the role of restriction enzymes in bacteria and archaea?
- Join DNA molecules
- Distinguish between transformed cells
- Cleave DNA into fragments (correct)
- Quantify gene expression
Which type of cloning vector is mainly used in bacterial cloning?
Which type of cloning vector is mainly used in bacterial cloning?
- HAC
- YAC
- BAC (correct)
- Plasmid
What is the purpose of a selective marker in genetic engineering?
What is the purpose of a selective marker in genetic engineering?
Which enzyme recognizes specific short nucleotide sequences known as restriction sites?
Which enzyme recognizes specific short nucleotide sequences known as restriction sites?
What is the function of a reporter gene in genetic engineering?
What is the function of a reporter gene in genetic engineering?
What is the main purpose of DNA extraction?
What is the main purpose of DNA extraction?
Which scientist is credited with inventing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
Which scientist is credited with inventing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
What is the term used to describe the process of multiplying the number of copies of a DNA molecule?
What is the term used to describe the process of multiplying the number of copies of a DNA molecule?
During which step of PCR does the specific DNA sequence get cloned to generate multiple copies?
During which step of PCR does the specific DNA sequence get cloned to generate multiple copies?
What is the role of probes in DNA hybridization?
What is the role of probes in DNA hybridization?
What is the primary aim of hybridization in molecular biology?
What is the primary aim of hybridization in molecular biology?
What is the main purpose of Genetic Engineering?
What is the main purpose of Genetic Engineering?
Why are organisms generated through Genetic Engineering considered genetically modified (GM)?
Why are organisms generated through Genetic Engineering considered genetically modified (GM)?
Which term is used to refer to an organism created through Genetic Engineering?
Which term is used to refer to an organism created through Genetic Engineering?
What are some key components required for recombinant DNA technology?
What are some key components required for recombinant DNA technology?
What is the significance of Werner Arber's discovery of restriction enzymes in Genetic Engineering?
What is the significance of Werner Arber's discovery of restriction enzymes in Genetic Engineering?
What was the breakthrough achievement resulting from recombinant DNA technology?
What was the breakthrough achievement resulting from recombinant DNA technology?
