Practice Practical Use (3.4) - Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques in Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What is gene cloning?
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Think about what it means to duplicate something.
Question 2.
Define plasmid.
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Think of it as a tool used to carry genes.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of gene cloning?
- To create new proteins
- To produce copies of a gene
- To modify existing genes
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Think about the definition we covered in class.
4Question 4.
Site-directed mutagenesis is used to:
- True
- False
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Consider what we discussed about its applications.
Question 5.
Design an experiment using gene cloning to introduce a gene of interest into a bacterial strain. Outline the steps and techniques used.
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Think about the role of plasmids and selection markers.
Question 6.
Discuss how site-directed mutagenesis could be used in drug development. Provide a hypothetical example.
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Consider the implications of changing specific proteins involved in disease.

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