Practice Applications - 3.3 | Tools and Techniques in Genetic Engineering | Genetic Engineering Basic
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Question 1

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What do restriction enzymes do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how scissors cut paper but for DNA.

Question 2

Easy

What does DNA ligase do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how glue bonds pieces of paper.

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Question 1

What is the main function of restriction enzymes?

  • Cut DNA
  • Join DNA
  • Amplify DNA

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what they do, like scissors for DNA.

Question 2

True or False: DNA ligase is used to cut DNA strands.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember that ligase pastes together, while restriction enzymes cut.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple experiment using restriction enzymes and DNA ligase to create a recombinant plasmid. Outline the steps you would take.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the roles of each enzyme in cutting and pasting DNA.

Question 2

In a forensic lab, how would you utilize PCR and gel electrophoresis to analyze a DNA sample from a crime scene?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about amplifying small quantities of DNA into larger, analyzable amounts.

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