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What is the primary source of Taq polymerase, an enzyme used in PCR?
What is the primary source of Taq polymerase, an enzyme used in PCR?
- Molecular scissors
- Ligase-producing organism
- Heat-resistant virus
- Thermophilic bacteria (correct)
What is the purpose of ligase in molecular cloning?
What is the purpose of ligase in molecular cloning?
- To visualize DNA
- To cut DNA molecules
- To prevent self-ligation
- To repair the phosphodiester backbone of DNA (correct)
What is the primary function of molecular scissors in genetic engineering?
What is the primary function of molecular scissors in genetic engineering?
- To visualize DNA
- To cut DNA molecules (correct)
- To prevent self-ligation
- To join DNA molecules
Which stage of PCR requires a high temperature?
Which stage of PCR requires a high temperature?
What is the potential benefit of genetically modified crops?
What is the potential benefit of genetically modified crops?
What is the purpose of phosphatase in genetic engineering?
What is the purpose of phosphatase in genetic engineering?
What is the primary goal of gene therapy?
What is the primary goal of gene therapy?
What is the significance of E. coli in biotechnology?
What is the significance of E. coli in biotechnology?
What is the potential risk of genetic engineering in agricultural biotechnology?
What is the potential risk of genetic engineering in agricultural biotechnology?
What is the primary function of the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the pancreas?
What is the ethical principle demonstrated by the doctor in the hospital scenario?
What is the ethical principle demonstrated by the doctor in the hospital scenario?
What is the bioethical principle demonstrated by the statement about the environment?
What is the bioethical principle demonstrated by the statement about the environment?
What is the primary concern associated with the use of terminator technology?
What is the primary concern associated with the use of terminator technology?
What is the primary purpose of bioreactors?
What is the primary purpose of bioreactors?
What is the main goal of gene therapy?
What is the main goal of gene therapy?
What is the benefit of Golden Rice?
What is the benefit of Golden Rice?
What is the first stage of gene therapy?
What is the first stage of gene therapy?
What is an alternative method to cure Adenosine deaminase deficiency?
What is an alternative method to cure Adenosine deaminase deficiency?
