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Practice Questions
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What do restriction enzymes do?
💡 Hint: Think about their role in defense mechanisms in bacteria.
What is the main purpose of DNA ligase?
💡 Hint: It is similar to sewing in crafting.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
💡 Hint: Remember they function as a defense mechanism in bacteria.
True or False: PCR can amplify DNA sequences rapidly.
💡 Hint: Think about the name 'Polymerase Chain Reaction'.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a genetic engineering experiment using restriction enzymes, ligase, and PCR to clone a specific gene of interest.
💡 Hint: Think about the role each tool plays in this process.
Analyze the significance of using gel electrophoresis after PCR. What results would indicate successful amplification and integrity?
💡 Hint: Consider what you expect to find if the amplification worked correctly.
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