Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book
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A carrier that moves DNA from one cell to another, such as a plasmid, is called a _____.
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- The ____ plasmid contains genes for synthesizing connections between donor and recipient cells.arrow_forwardMatch each statement with the best possible single answer from the list below. Terms may be used in more than one question. Some terms may not apply to any question at all. a. Addition of TTGGGG repeats b. Temperature at which primers hybridize to the template DNA c. Major prokaryotic replication enzymearrow_forwardCosmids are Group of answer choices unmodified Col plasmids unmodified phage. amp-Col plasmids. cos-site-containing plasmids.arrow_forward
- true or false: DNA polymerase III performs nick translation.arrow_forwardCertain DNA sequences are especially prone to “strand slippage.” In your own words, give an account of how this phenomenon can lead to a specific genetic disease.arrow_forwardMultiple sites of replication allow cells to duplicate their DNA ________________.arrow_forward
- A small nonessential circular DNA molecule in prokaryotes is called a: a. plasmid b. telomere c. bacteriophage d. prophagearrow_forwardOkazaki fragments are short DNA pieces that explain how the DNA polymerase can continue the synthesis of the new strand. True Falsearrow_forwardUse the gel to answer the following questions. You will be constructing a map of the plasmid, pDiddy. F the EcoRI/BamHI double digest produces 3 fragments with only two sizes, what are their sizes? 2.5 kb, 250 b and 250 b 3.0 kb 2.0 kb 500 b and 500 b 3.0 kb 1.0kb and 1.0 kbarrow_forward
- List three differences between a plasmid and a chromosomearrow_forwardPlasmids differ from transposons because plasmids become inserted into chromosomes self-replicate outside the chromosome move from chromosome to chromosome carry genes for antibiotic resistance none of the abovearrow_forwardUse the gel to answer the following questions. You will be constructing a map of the plasmid, pDiddy. If the Nco1/EcoRI double digests produces 3 fragments what are their sizes? 2.5 kb, 250 b and 250 b 3.0 kb 2.0 kb, 500 b and 500 b 3.0 kb, 1.0kb and 1.0 kbarrow_forward
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