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What type of chromosomal mutation involves the loss of a DNA segment?
What type of chromosomal mutation involves the loss of a DNA segment?
- Inversion
- Deletion (correct)
- Translocation
- Duplication
Which chromosomal mutation occurs when a segment is transferred to a non-homologous chromosome?
Which chromosomal mutation occurs when a segment is transferred to a non-homologous chromosome?
- Inversion
- Deletion
- Translocation (correct)
- Duplication
What is a characteristic outcome of unequal crossing-over during meiosis?
What is a characteristic outcome of unequal crossing-over during meiosis?
- Gene sequences are lost from both chromosomes
- Only duplications occur
- One chromosome gains genes while the other loses them (correct)
- Only inversions occur
What happens during an inversion mutation?
What happens during an inversion mutation?
What role do restriction enzymes play in genetic engineering?
What role do restriction enzymes play in genetic engineering?
What is the primary purpose of combining a plasmid with a purified DNA fragment?
What is the primary purpose of combining a plasmid with a purified DNA fragment?
What happens after recombinant DNA is formed?
What happens after recombinant DNA is formed?
What type of proteins can be produced by bacteria after they receive recombinant DNA?
What type of proteins can be produced by bacteria after they receive recombinant DNA?
Which step follows the integration of DNA into a plasmid?
Which step follows the integration of DNA into a plasmid?
What is the role of bacteria in the context of recombinant DNA technology?
What is the role of bacteria in the context of recombinant DNA technology?
Flashcards
Deletion (Chromosomal Mutation)
Deletion (Chromosomal Mutation)
A portion of a chromosome is removed.
Duplication (Chromosomal Mutation)
Duplication (Chromosomal Mutation)
A segment of a chromosome is copied and added to the existing chromosome.
Translocation (Chromosomal Mutation)
Translocation (Chromosomal Mutation)
A segment of a chromosome is moved to a different, non-homologous chromosome.
Inversion (Chromosomal Mutation)
Inversion (Chromosomal Mutation)
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Unequal Crossing-over
Unequal Crossing-over
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Plasmid
Plasmid
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Vector
Vector
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Integrating DNA into a plasmid
Integrating DNA into a plasmid
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Recombinant DNA
Recombinant DNA
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Transfection
Transfection
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