Questions from Genetics


Q: What phase of PCR (exponential, linear, or stationary)

What phase of PCR (exponential, linear, or stationary) is analyzed to quantitate the amount of DNA or RNA in a sample? Explain why this phase is chosen.

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Q: DNA sequencing can help us to identify mutations within genes. The

DNA sequencing can help us to identify mutations within genes. The following data are derived from an experiment in which a normal gene and a mutant gene have been sequenced: Locate and d...

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Q: What is the advantage of genetic recombination, which is depicted in

What is the advantage of genetic recombination, which is depicted in part (b)? From Figure 20.1:

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Q: Table 21.3 describes the cleavage sites of five different restriction

Table 21.3 describes the cleavage sites of five different restriction enzymes. After these restriction enzymes have cleaved the DNA, four of them produce sticky ends that can hydrogen bond with comple...

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Q: Describe the important features of cloning vectors. Explain the purpose of

Describe the important features of cloning vectors. Explain the purpose of selectable markers in cloning experiments.

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Q: How does gene cloning produce many copies of a gene?

How does gene cloning produce many copies of a gene?

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Q: In your own words, describe the series of steps necessary to

In your own words, describe the series of steps necessary to clone a gene.

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Q: What is a recombinant vector? How is a recombinant vector constructed

What is a recombinant vector? How is a recombinant vector constructed? Explain how X-Gal is used in a method of identifying recombinant vectors that contain segments of chromosomal DNA.

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Q: What is a DNA library? Do you think this name is

What is a DNA library? Do you think this name is appropriate?

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Q: Some vectors used in cloning experiments contain bacterial promoters that are adjacent

Some vectors used in cloning experiments contain bacterial promoters that are adjacent to unique cloning sites. This makes it possible to insert a gene sequence next to the bacterial promoter and expr...

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