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What is the main reason diverse behaviors and different pathways in multicellular organisms might necessitate a more complex genetic toolkit?
What is the main reason diverse behaviors and different pathways in multicellular organisms might necessitate a more complex genetic toolkit?
- To facilitate precise positioning of DNA in cells
- To allow for interactions potentially leading to co-evolution with symbiotic relationships (correct)
- To break down cells mechanically for DNA extraction purposes
- To ensure lateral gene transfer between different organisms
What is the primary purpose of using enzymes like proteinase K or lysozyme during DNA extraction from eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary purpose of using enzymes like proteinase K or lysozyme during DNA extraction from eukaryotic cells?
- To remove soluble components
- To disrupt the cell membrane (correct)
- To facilitate lateral gene transfer
- To isolate supermatant
What is the role of sodium acetate in DNA extraction when added to the precipitate?
What is the role of sodium acetate in DNA extraction when added to the precipitate?
- Breaking down DNA mechanically
- Dissolving the precipitate (correct)
- Isolating supermatant
- Detaching DNA from proteins
Why are restriction enzymes important in DNA manipulation processes?
Why are restriction enzymes important in DNA manipulation processes?
What method is typically used to separate released debris from soluble components during DNA extraction?
What method is typically used to separate released debris from soluble components during DNA extraction?
In which cellular compartment is DNA typically located in eukaryotic cells before extraction?
In which cellular compartment is DNA typically located in eukaryotic cells before extraction?
What is the main characteristic of a palindrome sequence recognized by restriction enzymes?
What is the main characteristic of a palindrome sequence recognized by restriction enzymes?
How do DNA fragments with sticky ends interact with each other?
How do DNA fragments with sticky ends interact with each other?
What is the purpose of methylation in relation to recognition by restriction enzymes?
What is the purpose of methylation in relation to recognition by restriction enzymes?
What is indicated by the three-letter code assigned to restriction enzymes?
What is indicated by the three-letter code assigned to restriction enzymes?
How do restriction enzymes contribute to the formation of recombinant DNA constructs?
How do restriction enzymes contribute to the formation of recombinant DNA constructs?
What does it mean when a DNA fragment has blunt ends?
What does it mean when a DNA fragment has blunt ends?
