BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 15, Problem 8SA
| a. as a cloning vector |
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| c. to modify a human genome |
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BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Ch. 15 - ________ cuts DNA molecules at specific sites. a....Ch. 15 - A _______ is a molecule that can be used to carry...Ch. 15 - Reverse transcriptase assembles an ________ on an...Ch. 15 - For each species, all ______ in the complete set...Ch. 15 - A set of cells that host various DNA fragments...Ch. 15 - Prob. 6SACh. 15 - Electrophoresis separates fragments of DNA...Ch. 15 - PCR can be used ______. a. as a cloning vector b....Ch. 15 - An individuals set of unique _______ can be used...Ch. 15 - Taq polymerase is used for PCR because it _______...
Ch. 15 - Put the following tasks in the order they would...Ch. 15 - True or false? Some transgenic organisms can pass...Ch. 15 - _______ can correct a genetic defect in an...Ch. 15 - True or false? Some humans are genetically...Ch. 15 - Match each term with the most suitable...Ch. 15 - Restriction enzymes in bacterial cytoplasm cut...Ch. 15 - The results of a paternity test are shown in the...
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- A) What are the three main steps involved in PCR? Include temperatures and descriptions of each step. B) Explain why RFLP can produce many bands on an electrophoresis gel and PCR (one set of primers) will only produce one or two bands on a gel for the same genome.arrow_forwardWhat is a cloning vector? A. The DNA probe used to locate a particular gene in the genome. B. An agent such as plasmid, used to transfer DNA from an in vitro solution into a living cell. C. The laboratory apparatus used to clone genes. D. An enzyme that cuts DNA into restriction fragments.arrow_forwardScientists can distinguish between DNA of different individuals, thus making this information useful in criminal investigations. The technique used is called __________. a. DNA fingerprinting b. CRISPR/Cas9 c. fluorescent in situ hybridization d. PCRarrow_forward
- All are true about PCR except A. Automated PCR machine called a thermal cycler B. A thermostable DNA polymerase is required C. Primer extension occurs at 72˚C D. Annealing involves binding of primer between 90-98˚Carrow_forwardGene therapy can be used to introduce foreign DNA into cells ________. a. for molecular cloning b. by PCR c. of tissues to cure inheritable disease d. all of the abovearrow_forwardWhich of the following is involved in recombinant DNA technology? Explain. a. DNA polymerase b. DNA probes c. Restrition enzymes d. Reverse transcriptasearrow_forward
- A scientist wants to study the cytochrome c gene of a fruit fly. The DNA for the gene is extracted and subjected to several treatments. If a disease were identified as being caused by defects in the cytochrome c gene, then the copy isolated could be used for what? A. PCR B. gene therapy C. stem cell work D. DNA fingerprintingarrow_forwardwhich of the following are considered as the main tools for dna technology? a. vectors b. plasmids c. organisms d. enzymesarrow_forwardThe PCR technique uses (a) heat-resistant DNA polymerase (b) reverse transcriptase (c) DNA ligase (d) restriction enzymes (e) b and carrow_forward
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