4.3 - Modularity and Standardization
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Practice Questions
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What are BioBricks?
💡 Hint: Think about how building blocks can be used to create different structures.
Define modularity in synthetic biology.
💡 Hint: Consider how modular systems in engineering work.
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What does the term 'BioBricks' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the parts that help build genetic systems.
True or False: Modularity aids in reducing errors during genetic design.
💡 Hint: Consider how testing parts separately affects the overall system.
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Design a simple genetic circuit using three BioBricks that perform a specific function, explaining your reasoning for each part chosen.
💡 Hint: Think about what each part of the circuit needs to do.
Evaluate the impact of having a fully standardized biological parts registry on the field of synthetic biology. Consider both benefits and potential drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Consider real-world examples where standardization has helped or hindered progress.
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