Plasmid Minipreparation Quiz

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What is the main objective of plasmid minipreparation?

  • To differentiate between bacterial chromosome and plasmid
  • To isolate bacterial chromosome from plasmid DNA
  • To extract plasmid DNA from bacterial cell suspensions (correct)
  • To replicate plasmid DNA independently

Which of the following is a characteristic of plasmid DNA?

  • It is a part of the bacterial chromosome
  • It is larger and less supercoiled than bacterial chromosomal DNA
  • It cannot replicate independently
  • It is physically separated from chromosomal DNA (correct)

What makes plasmid DNA different from bacterial chromosomal DNA?

  • It can replicate independently (correct)
  • It cannot be separated from chromosomal DNA
  • It is larger and more supercoiled
  • It is located within the bacterial chromosome

How does the method of plasmid minipreparation take advantage of the differences between plasmids and bacterial chromosomal DNA?

<p>By utilizing alkaline lysis to isolate supercoiled plasmid DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is plasmid minipreparation method advantageous for isolating plasmid DNA?

<p>Plasmids are relatively small and supercoiled compared to larger, less supercoiled bacterial chromosomal DNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of plasmid DNA makes it suitable for the minipreparation method?

<p>Small size and supercoiling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In comparison to bacterial chromosomal DNA, what distinguishes plasmid DNA in the minipreparation method?

<p>Smaller size and higher supercoiling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it feasible to isolate plasmid DNA using the minipreparation method?

<p>Plasmids are small, supercoiled DNA molecules, making them distinguishable from larger, less supercoiled bacterial chromosomal DNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows for selective precipitation of the chromosomal DNA from plasmids and RNA molecules in plasmid minipreparation?

<p>Difference in topology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In plasmid minipreparation, why is it advantageous to selectively precipitate the chromosomal DNA from plasmids and RNA molecules?

<p>To isolate pure plasmid DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates plasmid DNA from bacterial chromosomal DNA in the context of plasmid minipreparation?

<p>Topology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of plasmid DNA makes it suitable for the selective precipitation in plasmid minipreparation?

<p>Circular structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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