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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a cosmid?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's a mix of two things.
Question 2
Easy
What size DNA fragments can cosmids carry?
💡 Hint: This is larger than what plasmids can typically hold.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary advantage of using cosmids?
- A. They are easy to manipulate
- B. They can carry larger DNA fragments
- C. They are less expensive than plasmids
💡 Hint: Remember the size range cosmids can manage.
Question 2
True or False: Cosmids can only carry DNA fragments of up to 15 kb.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the size comparison to plasmids.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
How might the use of cosmids improve the efficiency of DNA cloning in genomic libraries?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of size in genetic representation.
Question 2
Design an experiment where you would use a cosmid vector versus a plasmid vector. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the size of the DNA you are working with.
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