Practice Process (4.2) - 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 DNA manipulation works.

Question 2 Easy

What does DNA ligase do?

💡 Hint: Consider the analogy of pasting pieces of paper.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of restriction enzymes?

Cut DNA
Amplify DNA
Join DNA

💡 Hint: Think about the process of DNA cutting.

Question 2

True or False: DNA ligase is used to amplify DNA.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the function of ligase compared to PCR.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an experiment using restriction enzymes and DNA ligase to create a plasmid with a new gene. What steps would you outline?

💡 Hint: Think about the tools and techniques covered in this section.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine you have a sample of DNA that later underwent PCR. Describe how you would analyze the results using gel electrophoresis.

💡 Hint: Consider the steps of both PCR and gel electrophoresis together.

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