Microbial Genetics and Modern Applications Quiz
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What are the 'rungs' of the DNA helix ladder formed by?

  • Sugar-phosphate backbones
  • Plasmids
  • Restriction enzymes
  • Nitrogenous bases (correct)

    • Which part of the DNA strand is identified by numbering the carbons?

  • 3ʹ end
  • Sugar-phosphate backbones
  • Nitrogenous bases
  • 5ʹ end (correct)

    • What forms the sugar-phosphate backbones of the DNA double helix?

  • Plasmids
  • Nitrogenous bases
  • Restriction enzymes
  • DNA strands (correct)

    • In which direction are the two DNA strands oriented with respect to each other?

    <p>Antiparallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of DNA molecule has two strands running in opposite directions?

    <p>Double stranded DNA (ds-DNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used to amplify a specific region of DNA?

    <p>RT-PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Sanger Sequencing?

    <p>To determine the sequence of nucleotides in a DNA strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for creating recombinant DNA?

    <p>Ligase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of gene therapy?

    <p>To correct defective genes in human patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is commonly used to visualize and characterize DNA, RNA, and Protein?

    <p>Sanger Sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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