Practice Restriction Enzymes (2.2.4) - Chapter 2: Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What do restriction enzymes do?
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Think of them as molecular scissors.
Question 2.
Name a commonly used restriction enzyme.
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It cuts at a specific site related to GAATTC.
3Question 3.
What is the main function of restriction enzymes?
- Cut DNA
- Join DNA
- Replicate DNA
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Think of their role in genetic engineering.
4Question 4.
True or False: EcoRI can cut any DNA strand.
- True
- False
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Consider the specificity of restriction enzymes.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to demonstrate the function of restriction enzymes using EcoRI.
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Consider how you would show the cutting action.
Question 6.
Analyze the ethical implications of using restriction enzymes in creating genetically modified organisms.
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Think about both sides of the GMO debate.

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