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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is a cloning vector?
💡 Hint: Think about how biotechnologists can manipulate genes.
Question 2
Easy
Name one feature a cloning vector must have.
💡 Hint: Where does the replication of DNA begin?
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is a primary feature of cloning vectors?
- They contain genes for synthesizing proteins
- They cannot replicate independently
- They have an origin of replication
💡 Hint: Remember what helps the vector reproduce inside the cell.
Question 2
True or False: Selectable markers are used to identify cells that did not take up the cloning vector.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how scientists can tell which cells are transformed.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Design a new cloning vector for a gene of interest that requires high expression in a specific bacterial strain. What features would you include?
💡 Hint: Consider what will help the bacteria efficiently express the gene.
Question 2
Explain the implications of choosing the wrong selectable marker for a cloning vector.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of selection in genetic engineering.
Challenge and get performance evaluation