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Recombinant DNA and Vectors Quiz

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What is the definition of recombinant DNA?

Molecules of DNA from two different species inserted into a host organism (correct)

Molecules of DNA from the same species inserted into a host organism

Molecules of RNA from the same species inserted into a host organism

Molecules of RNA from two different species inserted into a host organism

What are clones in the context of molecular biology?

Cells or organisms with a mix of genetic material from different species

Cells or organisms with no genetic material

Genetically identical cells or organisms produced asexually from a single ancestor (correct)

Genetically different cells or organisms produced sexually from multiple ancestors

What is the function of gene libraries?

To produce genetically modified organisms

To replicate DNA fragments for experimental purposes

To store cloned DNA fragments that make up the total genomic DNA of an organism (correct)

To express foreign genetic material in a host organism

What is the role of vectors in molecular biology?

To carry foreign genetic material into another cell for replication and/or expression Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Northern blotting in a laboratory setting?

To detect the presence of a specific RNA molecule in a sample Signup and view all the answers

What is a gene library?

A collection of cloned DNA fragments representing the total genomic DNA of an organism Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a vector in molecular biology?

To carry foreign genetic material into another cell where it can be replicated and/or expressed Signup and view all the answers

What are clones?

A group of genetically identical cells or organisms produced asexually from a single ancestor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recombinant DNA?

To produce new genetic combinations of value to science, medicine, agriculture, and industry Signup and view all the answers

What is Northern blotting used for in a laboratory setting?

To detect specific RNA molecules Signup and view all the answers