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What is the purpose of DNA sequencing?
What is the purpose of DNA sequencing?
- To study the structure of RNA molecules.
- To produce genetically modified organisms.
- To determine the base sequence of DNA fragments that have been cloned and purified in the laboratory. (correct)
- To analyze protein-protein interactions.
Which method of DNA sequencing is more commonly used today?
Which method of DNA sequencing is more commonly used today?
- Chain termination (Sanger sequencing) method. (correct)
- Agarose gel electrophoresis method.
- Chemical degradation method.
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
What is the principle underlying the chain termination method of DNA sequencing?
What is the principle underlying the chain termination method of DNA sequencing?
- Double-stranded DNA molecules are amplified using PCR.
- Single-stranded DNA molecules that differ in length by just a single nucleotide can be separated using agarose gel electrophoresis. (correct)
- DNA fragments are labeled with fluorescent tags.
- DNA is denatured using heat.
When were two separate methods for sequencing DNA developed?
When were two separate methods for sequencing DNA developed?
What is the purpose of agarose gel electrophoresis in DNA sequencing?
What is the purpose of agarose gel electrophoresis in DNA sequencing?
What were the two methods for sequencing DNA developed in 1977?
What were the two methods for sequencing DNA developed in 1977?
What is the purpose of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)?
What is the purpose of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)?
What are the components required for Sanger DNA sequencing?
What are the components required for Sanger DNA sequencing?
What is the purpose of dideoxynucleotides in Sanger DNA sequencing?
What is the purpose of dideoxynucleotides in Sanger DNA sequencing?
What is the main advantage of Next Generation DNA sequencing (NGS) over Sanger sequencing?
What is the main advantage of Next Generation DNA sequencing (NGS) over Sanger sequencing?
Which technology is associated with an optical detection system for nucleotide incorporation during DNA synthesis in NGS?
Which technology is associated with an optical detection system for nucleotide incorporation during DNA synthesis in NGS?
What is essential for determining the nucleotide sequence of a gene of interest?
What is essential for determining the nucleotide sequence of a gene of interest?
Which sequencing technology is considered as a gold standard?
Which sequencing technology is considered as a gold standard?
What is necessary for a successful sequencing experiment?
What is necessary for a successful sequencing experiment?
What is the purpose of the primer in Sanger DNA sequencing?
What is the purpose of the primer in Sanger DNA sequencing?
Which type of cell culture is known for its capacity for proper protein folding, assembly, and post-translational modification?
Which type of cell culture is known for its capacity for proper protein folding, assembly, and post-translational modification?
Which type of cell culture is associated with the production of most vaccines?
Which type of cell culture is associated with the production of most vaccines?
Which type of cell line is commonly used in the production of recombinant protein pharmaceuticals?
Which type of cell line is commonly used in the production of recombinant protein pharmaceuticals?
What is a main disadvantage associated with mammalian cell cultures for protein production?
What is a main disadvantage associated with mammalian cell cultures for protein production?
What are the principal contaminants of cell culture mentioned in the text?
What are the principal contaminants of cell culture mentioned in the text?
Which type of cell culture offers the possibility of high-concentration of target compounds and rapid production of biomass?
Which type of cell culture offers the possibility of high-concentration of target compounds and rapid production of biomass?
What is the most commonly used system for the production of recombinant proteins for clinical applications?
What is the most commonly used system for the production of recombinant proteins for clinical applications?
Which cell culture system is known for its continuous production capability?
Which cell culture system is known for its continuous production capability?
Which type of cell culture is associated with the production of biopharmaceuticals using immortalized Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells?
Which type of cell culture is associated with the production of biopharmaceuticals using immortalized Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells?
Which type of cell culture is known for its easier extraction protocols and reduced need for aggressive solvents?
Which type of cell culture is known for its easier extraction protocols and reduced need for aggressive solvents?
Which type of cell culture is known for its capacity for rapid biomass production?
Which type of cell culture is known for its capacity for rapid biomass production?
Which type of cell culture is known for being the dominant system for the production of recombinant proteins for clinical applications?
Which type of cell culture is known for being the dominant system for the production of recombinant proteins for clinical applications?
What is the purpose of a bioreactor in biotechnology?
What is the purpose of a bioreactor in biotechnology?
Which phase of the bacterial life cycle involves the bacteria learning to use available food and turning on appropriate genes for growth?
Which phase of the bacterial life cycle involves the bacteria learning to use available food and turning on appropriate genes for growth?
What is the main advantage of understanding the bacterial life cycle in bioproduct production?
What is the main advantage of understanding the bacterial life cycle in bioproduct production?
What is the key feature of cell culture in biotechnology?
What is the key feature of cell culture in biotechnology?
What are the commonly used bioreactors for scaling up cell growth and biopharmaceutical production?
What are the commonly used bioreactors for scaling up cell growth and biopharmaceutical production?
What is the main purpose of biotechnology's dependence on cell cultivation techniques?
What is the main purpose of biotechnology's dependence on cell cultivation techniques?
What is the complex process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions, generally outside of their natural environment?
What is the complex process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions, generally outside of their natural environment?
What is the name given to the phase in the bacterial life cycle where the bacteria turn on the appropriate genes for growth?
What is the name given to the phase in the bacterial life cycle where the bacteria turn on the appropriate genes for growth?
Which type of cells are heavily used in biotechnology for the production of bioproducts, biologics, and biopharmaceuticals?
Which type of cells are heavily used in biotechnology for the production of bioproducts, biologics, and biopharmaceuticals?
What is the primary function of bioreactors in biotechnology?
What is the primary function of bioreactors in biotechnology?
What is the significance of understanding how bacteria grow in bioproduct production?
What is the significance of understanding how bacteria grow in bioproduct production?
What is the key feature of cell culture in biotechnology?
What is the key feature of cell culture in biotechnology?
