Gene Cloning and Its Applications

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What is the purpose of the Lac Z gene in the blue-white screening method?

To produce the beta galactosidase enzyme for converting X-Gal into a blue compound (correct)

To prevent the growth of bacterial colonies

To allow the growth of bacterial colonies

To disrupt the formation of the X-Gal compound

Why are plasmids used in gene cloning?

They contain defined copy numbers that are highly regulated within a cell (correct)

They disrupt the formation of beta galactosidase enzyme

They contain a gene for producing X-Gal compound

They prevent the growth of bacterial colonies

What is the role of the antibiotic resistance gene in plasmids?

It disrupts the production of beta galactosidase enzyme

It allows cells containing the plasmid to grow in the presence of the antibiotic within the growth medium (correct)

It inhibits the ligation process

It prevents the transformation of recombinant DNA into bacterial cells

What is the function of restriction enzymes in gene cloning?

They induce double-stranded cuts in DNA at specific sequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the multiple cloning sites (MCS) in cloning plasmids?

To provide a group of unique restriction sites for inserting foreign DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transformation in gene cloning?

To introduce recombinant DNA into bacterial cells Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to reintroduce recombinant DNA into bacterial cells?

Heat shock Signup and view all the answers

Why is blue-white screening used in gene cloning?

To distinguish between non-recombinant and recombinant clones based on beta galactosidase activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of gene cloning?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a vector in gene cloning?

To carry the genetic material into another cell for replication or expression Signup and view all the answers

What is a vector containing foreign DNA called?

Recombinant DNA Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of suitable vectors for gene cloning?

Independent from host chromosome, copied by host cell, maintaining the recombinant vector throughout the population of cells, allow for selection of cells containing the vector Signup and view all the answers

How can appropriate cells containing the vector be selected?

Antibiotic resistance for cells containing the vector and nutritional selection for those containing the recombinant vector Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial to have a way to detect cells containing only the recombinant DNA?

To allow for selection of cells with specific genetic material Signup and view all the answers

Why is gene cloning useful in further studying the function of a gene or protein?

To make many identical copies of DNA to study gene or protein function Signup and view all the answers

Sticky ends are less efficient for ligation compared to blunt ends in gene cloning.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Lac Z gene disruption causes bacterial colonies to turn blue in the blue-white screening method.

False Signup and view all the answers

The antibiotic resistance gene in plasmids allows bacteria to survive in the presence of antibiotics.

True Signup and view all the answers

The process of gene cloning involves cutting the plasmid DNA, ligating foreign DNA, transforming the recombinant plasmid into bacteria, and then selecting for the presence of the recombinant plasmid.

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The blue-white screening method allows all colonies to be white if they contain the recombinant DNA.

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What is the purpose of the Lac Z gene in the blue-white screening method?

Why are plasmids used in gene cloning?

What is the role of the antibiotic resistance gene in plasmids?

What is the function of restriction enzymes in gene cloning?

What is the purpose of the multiple cloning sites (MCS) in cloning plasmids?

What is the purpose of transformation in gene cloning?

What method is used to reintroduce recombinant DNA into bacterial cells?

Why is blue-white screening used in gene cloning?

What is the main purpose of gene cloning?

What is the role of a vector in gene cloning?

What is a vector containing foreign DNA called?

What are the characteristics of suitable vectors for gene cloning?

How can appropriate cells containing the vector be selected?

Why is it beneficial to have a way to detect cells containing only the recombinant DNA?

Why is gene cloning useful in further studying the function of a gene or protein?

Sticky ends are less efficient for ligation compared to blunt ends in gene cloning.

The Lac Z gene disruption causes bacterial colonies to turn blue in the blue-white screening method.

The antibiotic resistance gene in plasmids allows bacteria to survive in the presence of antibiotics.

The process of gene cloning involves cutting the plasmid DNA, ligating foreign DNA, transforming the recombinant plasmid into bacteria, and then selecting for the presence of the recombinant plasmid.

The blue-white screening method allows all colonies to be white if they contain the recombinant DNA.

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