Practice Cosmids - 2.3 | Vectors and Gene Delivery Systems | Genetic Engineering Basic
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a cosmid?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, it's a mix of two things.

Question 2

Easy

What size DNA fragments can cosmids carry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: This is larger than what plasmids can typically hold.

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Interactive Quizzes

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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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the size comparison to plasmids.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How might the use of cosmids improve the efficiency of DNA cloning in genomic libraries?

πŸ’‘ 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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the size of the DNA you are working with.

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