Practice Dna Ligase (2.2.5) - Chapter 2: Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of DNA ligase?
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Think about what connects two different segments of DNA.
Question 2.
What bond does DNA ligase create?
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Look at the building blocks of DNA connections.
3Question 3.
What is the primary role of DNA ligase?
- To cut DNA
- To join DNA fragments
- To replicate DNA
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Think about the process of completing a DNA strand.
4Question 4.
True or False: DNA ligase is only used in recombinant DNA technology.
- True
- False
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Consider other processes where DNA manipulation is crucial.
Question 5.
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the role of DNA ligase in recombinant DNA technology illustrating how it affects gene expression.
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Consider what components you would include in the plasmid to observe an effect.
Question 6.
Discuss how DNA ligase can be applied in gene therapy and its potential benefits and risks.
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Reflect on the ethics involved and the precision needed in gene editing.

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