Practice Chapter Summary (6) - Tools and Techniques in Genetic Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What do restriction enzymes do?

💡 Hint: Think about how these enzymes are like scissors for DNA.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of DNA ligase?

💡 Hint: Consider its function when DNA has been cut.

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Question 1

What enzyme cuts DNA?

DNA Ligase
Restriction Enzyme
Taq Polymerase

💡 Hint: Think about what is used in genetic engineering to manipulate DNA.

Question 2

True or False: PCR only amplifies RNA.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what PCR stands for.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a DNA sample that consists of different fragments. How would you determine the sizes of these fragments?

💡 Hint: Remember how smaller fragments move faster in the gel.

Challenge 2 Hard

You want to insert a gene into a plasmid for cloning. Explain the steps using restriction enzymes and ligase.

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of matching the cut ends.

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