Practice Process (4.2) - Tools and Techniques in Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What is the function of restriction enzymes?
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Think about how DNA manipulation works.
Question 2.
What does DNA ligase do?
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Consider the analogy of pasting pieces of paper.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of restriction enzymes?
- Cut DNA
- Amplify DNA
- Join DNA
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Think about the process of DNA cutting.
4Question 4.
True or False: DNA ligase is used to amplify DNA.
- True
- False
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Consider the function of ligase compared to PCR.
Question 5.
Design an experiment using restriction enzymes and DNA ligase to create a plasmid with a new gene. What steps would you outline?
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Think about the tools and techniques covered in this section.
Question 6.
Imagine you have a sample of DNA that later underwent PCR. Describe how you would analyze the results using gel electrophoresis.
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Consider the steps of both PCR and gel electrophoresis together.

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