Practice Examples (1.2) - Tools and Techniques in Genetic Engineering - Genetic Engineering Basic
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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of restriction enzymes?

💡 Hint: Think about how they help in DNA manipulation.

Question 2 Easy

What does DNA ligase do?

💡 Hint: Consider it as the glue for genetic material.

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Question 1

What do restriction enzymes do?

They amplify DNA
They cut DNA
They join DNA

💡 Hint: Consider how DNA manipulation occurs.

Question 2

True or False: Taq polymerase is used in PCR to amplify DNA.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the role of enzymes in the amplification process.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an experiment using restriction enzymes and ligase to clone a gene of interest.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would select the right enzymes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how PCR can be used in forensic science to identify suspects.

💡 Hint: Consider how more DNA can help in matching samples.

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