4.2 - Site-Directed Mutagenesis
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Practice Questions
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What is site-directed mutagenesis used for?
💡 Hint: Think of its role in studying genes.
What does OEP stand for in site-directed mutagenesis?
💡 Hint: It refers to a technique for creating mutations.
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What does Site-Directed Mutagenesis specifically allow scientists to do?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose and goal of this technique.
True or False: Overlap Extension PCR is used to introduce mutations in DNA.
💡 Hint: Recall the methods discussed for SDM.
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Design an experiment using Site-Directed Mutagenesis to study the role of a specific amino acid in a protein that interacts with a receptor. Include all materials needed and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider what controls and replicates you need for validity.
Evaluate a case where a mutation can lead to a genetic disorder. How would SDM be utilized to understand this condition better?
💡 Hint: Link the mutation to a specific function affected.
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