Practice Competent Host (for Transformation With Recombinant Dna) (9.2.3) - Biotechnology : Principles and Processes

Practice: Competent Host (For Transformation with Recombinant DNA)

Lesson 9.2.3Biotechnology : Principles and Processes

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Question 1.
What is a competent cell?
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Think about how bacteria can take in DNA.
Question 2.
Name one method used to make cells competent.
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Consider what elements help cells absorb DNA.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of making a cell competent?
- To increase cell division
- To allow uptake of DNA
- To promote cell death
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Think about why cells need to intake foreign substances.
4Question 4.
True or False: Heat shock is a method that cools cells after they have been exposed to high temperatures.
- True
- False
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Consider the sequence of events during the transformation process.
Question 5.
Design a protocol for preparing competent cells from E. coli and introducing a recombinant plasmid. Discuss the rationale behind each step.
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Consider mentions in the text about cell growth and treatment.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the effectiveness and suitability of the heat shock method and gene gun method for different cell types.
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Think about the types of cells and what each method accomplishes.

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