5.1 - Vector Type Functionality
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Practice Questions
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What is a plasmid?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's something used for cloning!
What does BAC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of organism this is used with.
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What is the main function of vectors in genetic engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about their primary role in experiments.
True or False: YACs can hold larger DNA fragments than BACs.
💡 Hint: Recall their capacities.
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Design a cloning experiment using plasmids, specifying the gene of interest and the selection marker.
💡 Hint: Consider how plasmids can facilitate selection.
Evaluate the pros and cons of using viral vectors versus plasmids for gene therapy.
💡 Hint: Think about the risk and benefit aspect of each method.
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