Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA Quiz
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What method is used to sequence the shorter DNA fragments?

  • Chain-termination method (correct)
  • DNA replication method
  • Polymerase chain reaction
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • How is computer software used in the sequencing process?

  • To synthesize DNA fragments
  • To separate DNA fragments based on size
  • To analyze protein structures
  • To put the overlapping sequences back in order (correct)
  • What can be deduced if one knows the sequence of DNA nucleotides within a gene?

  • Promoter region sequence
  • MicroRNA function
  • Ribosomal RNA structure
  • Amino acid sequence (correct)
  • How are proteins artificially built in synthetic biology?

    <p>Using DNA sequences to construct proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In synthetic biology, where is the synthetic gene inserted to produce proteins?

    <p>Yeast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one application of comparing DNA sequences between organisms mentioned in the text?

    <p>Identifying genes linked to diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can DNA sequences be used in understanding evolutionary relationships?

    <p>By comparing sequences between different organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 99% genomic similarity between humans and chimpanzees suggest?

    <p>&quot;Humans and chimpanzees share a recent common ancestor&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Epidemiology' involves comparing DNA sequences to identify what?

    <p>&quot;Genes linked to specific conditions&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Evolutionary relationships' can be inferred by comparing what aspect of organisms?

    <p>&quot;DNA sequences&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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