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What is the main goal of gene cloning in the context of DNA manipulation?
What is the main goal of gene cloning in the context of DNA manipulation?
- To extract various genes from a single organism
- To create artificial DNA molecules in the lab
- To make thousands of copies of a single gene of interest (correct)
- To combine genes from different species into a single organism
In the process of gene design, what do genetic engineers typically do to a cloned gene in order to make it functional in a new organism?
In the process of gene design, what do genetic engineers typically do to a cloned gene in order to make it functional in a new organism?
- Insert the gene into the nucleus without modification
- Keep the gene in its original form
- Replace gene regions with enzymes (correct)
- Combine genes from different sources
Which method of transformation aims to insert new genes into cells without harming them?
Which method of transformation aims to insert new genes into cells without harming them?
- Electroporation
- Agrobacterium (correct)
- Microfibers
- Gene gun
What is the purpose of backcross breeding in agriculture when dealing with transgenic plants?
What is the purpose of backcross breeding in agriculture when dealing with transgenic plants?
What distinguishes recombinant DNA from normal DNA?
What distinguishes recombinant DNA from normal DNA?
How does gene design differ from gene cloning in the context of genetic engineering processes?
How does gene design differ from gene cloning in the context of genetic engineering processes?
What is the main purpose of genetically engineering golden rice?
What is the main purpose of genetically engineering golden rice?
Which industry focuses on growing commercial crops with recombinant DNA to increase resistance to herbicides?
Which industry focuses on growing commercial crops with recombinant DNA to increase resistance to herbicides?
What is a common feature of homologous structures in different organisms?
What is a common feature of homologous structures in different organisms?
Which type of structures are remains of a structure that is no longer functional but show common ancestry?
Which type of structures are remains of a structure that is no longer functional but show common ancestry?
What do fossils primarily provide evidence for?
What do fossils primarily provide evidence for?
What is a key observation scientists made about embryos during their development in different animals?
What is a key observation scientists made about embryos during their development in different animals?
