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Practice Questions
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What do restriction enzymes do?
💡 Hint: Think about how these enzymes are like scissors for DNA.
What is the role of DNA ligase?
💡 Hint: Consider its function when DNA has been cut.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What enzyme cuts DNA?
💡 Hint: Think about what is used in genetic engineering to manipulate DNA.
True or False: PCR only amplifies RNA.
💡 Hint: Consider what PCR stands for.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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