Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 13, Problem 6TYU
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The restriction enzymes cut the sequences of the DNA, which are palindromic repeat sequences. The enzymes cut the DNA, according to the specificity of the sequence.
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A DNA fingerprint is based on _____.
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repeating sequences found on noncoding regions
b
the presence of restriction enzymes
c
a single repeating region
d
repeating sequences found on coding regions
The function of a restriction enzyme is to
a. prevent the movement of DNA outside the nucleus
b. separate the DNA double helix
c. cut the nucleotide sequence at a specific location in DNA
d. proofread DNA for accidental damages and corrects these errors
What is the enzymatic function of restriction enzymes?
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a. to cut nucleic acids at specific sites
b. to join nucleotides during transcription
c. to add new nucleotides to the growing strand of DNA
d. to repair breaks in sugar - phosphate backbones
Chapter 13 Solutions
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Ch. 13.1 - Given a polynucleotide sequence such as GAATTC,...Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 2CCCh. 13.2 - What role does base pairing play in the...Ch. 13.2 - Make a table listing the functions of seven...Ch. 13.2 - MAKE CONNECTIONS What is the relationship between...Ch. 13.3 - Describe the structure of a nucleosome, the basic...Ch. 13.3 - What two properties, one structural and one...Ch. 13.4 - Prob. 1CCCh. 13.4 - DRAW IT One strand of a DNA molecule has the...Ch. 13.4 - Describe the role of complementary base pairing...
Ch. 13 - In his work with pneumonia-causing bacteria and...Ch. 13 - What is the basis for the difference in how the...Ch. 13 - In analyzing the number of different bases in a...Ch. 13 - The elongation of the leading strand during DNA...Ch. 13 - Prob. 5TYUCh. 13 - Prob. 6TYUCh. 13 - Prob. 7TYUCh. 13 - Prob. 8TYUCh. 13 - Prob. 9TYUCh. 13 - MAKE CONNECTIONS Although the proteins that cause...Ch. 13 - Prob. 12TYUCh. 13 - FOCUS ON EVOLUTION Some bacteria may be able to...Ch. 13 - FOCUS ON ORGANIZATION The continuity of life is...
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- The activity of restriction enzymes may produce fragments with sticky ends. Sticky ends are a) a type of endonucleases. b) dephosphorylated CpG islands. c) unpaired nucleotides. d) double breaks with blunt ends.arrow_forwardIf a restriction enzyme cuts between the G and the A whenever itencounters the sequence GAATTC, how many fragments will beproduced when the enzyme is digested with DNA with the followingsequence? TGAGAATTCAACTGAATTCAAATTCGAATTCTTAGCa. Two c. Fourb. Three d. Fivearrow_forwardWhich of the following sequences in double-stranded DNA ismost likely to be recognized as a cutting site for a restrictionenzyme?(A) AAGGTTCC(B) GGCCCCGG(C) ACCATGGT(D) AAAATTTTarrow_forward
- a) what are restriction enzymes? b) What is the main function of restriction enzymes in nature? c) Compare and contrast the these enzymes in nature and in scientific research.arrow_forwardDescribe What are the sticky ends of the restriction fragments? Select one: a. The surfaces of sticky ends contain matching base pairs, allowing fragments to splice. b. The surfaces of sticky ends have glue like substance that allow fragments to splice. c. The surfaces of sticky ends contain the exact same nucleotides, allowing fragments to bond. d. The surfaces of sticky ends have velcro like structure, allowing fragments to bond.arrow_forwardWhat are the sticky ends of the restriction fragments? Select one: a. The surfaces of sticky ends contain matching base pairs, allowing fragments to splice. b. The surfaces of sticky ends have glue like substance that allow fragments to splice. c. The surfaces of sticky ends contain the exact same nucleotides, allowing fragments to bond. d. The surfaces of sticky ends have velcro like structure, allowing fragments to bond.arrow_forward
- The following question is related to Restriction Enzymes and RFLP. Using EcoRl, how many cuts were performed on DNA sequence A? A.) 2 B.) 3 C.) 4arrow_forwardUsing the data in Table, identify restriction enzymes that (a) produce blunt ends; (b) recognize and cleave the same sequence (called isoschizomers); (c) produce identical sticky ends.arrow_forwardWhich type of cells were used to extract the DNA that was sequenced? a. red blood cells c. white blood cells b. intestinal epithelium d. cheek swab What type of mutation caused Nicholas’s disease? a. frameshift c. nonsense b. missense d. insertionarrow_forward
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