5 Questions
What makes plasmid DNA easy to isolate and manipulate?
Small size and circular structure
What feature of plasmids allows for independent control of replication?
Independent origin of replication
What do plasmids carry to confer antibiotic resistance?
Selectable markers
How are plasmids transferred by electroporation?
Through transformation
What makes plasmids suitable for the cutting and insertion of genes of interest?
Contain specified restriction sites
Test your knowledge of genetic engineering and molecular cloning with this quiz. Explore topics such as isolation and fragmentation of DNA, use of cloning vectors like plasmids, introduction into host organisms, and detection and purification of desired clones.
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