Molecular Biology: PCR and Reverse Transcription
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What is the primary function of a multiple cloning site in a plasmid?

  • To provide recognition sites for several restriction enzymes (correct)
  • To increase the copy number of the plasmid
  • To mediate DNA transfer through conjugation
  • To allow for the selection of transformed colonies
  • What is the purpose of a unique restriction enzyme cleavage site in a plasmid?

  • To mediate DNA transfer through conjugation
  • To provide a site for DNA sequencing
  • To confer antibiotic resistance to the host cell
  • To allow for the splicing of DNA sequences into the plasmid (correct)
  • What is the function of restriction enzymes in plasmid cloning?

  • To ligate DNA fragments into the plasmid
  • To mediate DNA transfer through conjugation
  • To confer antibiotic resistance to the host cell
  • To cut the plasmid DNA at specific recognition sites (correct)
  • What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes with different recognition sites in plasmid cloning?

    <p>To allow for the insertion of DNA sequences into the plasmid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using plasmids with multiple cloning sites?

    <p>Flexibility in the choice of restriction enzymes for cloning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of restriction enzymes in creating a recombinant plasmid?

    <p>To cut the plasmid DNA and insert the DNA sequence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a unique restriction enzyme cleavage site in a plasmid?

    <p>To allow for the insertion of DNA sequences into the plasmid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a multiple cloning site in a plasmid with respect to restriction enzymes?

    <p>To provide recognition sites for several restriction enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using restriction enzymes with different recognition sites in plasmid cloning?

    <p>To provide flexibility in the choice of restriction enzymes for cloning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes in plasmid cloning?

    <p>To cut the plasmid DNA at specific recognition sites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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