Practice - Tool Function
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about their function in DNA manipulation.
What does DNA ligase do?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after DNA is cut.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What do restriction enzymes do?
💡 Hint: Recall the scissors analogy we discussed.
True or False: DNA ligase is responsible for cutting DNA.
💡 Hint: Think about the functions of ligase versus restriction enzymes.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a DNA segment that you need to clone into a plasmid. Describe the steps you will take using restriction enzymes and ligase. Include how you would visualize the success of your cloning attempt.
💡 Hint: Think about the enzymes’ functions and the process of DNA manipulation.
Imagine you are developing a new PCR protocol. Discuss how you would ensure specificity and efficiency during the PCR process.
💡 Hint: Recall the PCR steps and their thermal conditions.
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