Practice DNA Ligase - 3.2 | Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques in Genetic Engineering | Genetic Engineering Advance
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Question 1

Easy

What is the role of DNA ligase?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens in DNA replication.

Question 2

Easy

What type of ends do sticky ends have?

💡 Hint: How do they differ from blunt ends?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main function of DNA ligase?

  • To synthesize RNA
  • To join DNA fragments
  • To cut DNA

💡 Hint: Consider what ligase means!

Question 2

True or False: Sticky ends are more efficient in ligation than blunt ends.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about their structure.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where you have plasmids with sticky ends from EcoRI and blunt ends from another enzyme, explain how you would approach cloning a gene into a plasmid and why one method is preferred over the other.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of ligation processes.

Question 2

In a DNA ligation experiment, it's found that the ligation efficiency is very low. What factors could contribute to this, and how would you troubleshoot the problem?

💡 Hint: Review key components involved in the ligation process.

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