Practice Function - 2.1 | Tools and Techniques in Genetic Engineering | Genetic Engineering Basic
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Question 1

Easy

What do restriction enzymes do?

💡 Hint: Think about tools used in a laboratory.

Question 2

Easy

What is the function of DNA ligase?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens after DNA is cut.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main function of restriction enzymes?

  • To paste DNA together
  • To cut DNA at specific sequences
  • To amplify DNA

💡 Hint: Think about how we manipulate DNA.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the role of ligase compared to restriction enzymes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an experiment where you would use restriction enzymes and ligases to create a recombinant plasmid. Describe the steps you would take.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of each tool in the experimental setup.

Question 2

Explain how gel electrophoresis can be used to verify the success of a PCR amplification. What would you look for in the results?

💡 Hint: Remember how DNA size correlates with distance traveled in the gel.

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