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Chapter 15, Problem 2SQ
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Introduction: In molecular biology techniques for DNA modifications, the term ‘vector’ refers to a
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A ______ is a molecule that can be used to carry a fragment of DNA into a host organism.
a.
DNA
b.
cDNA
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vector
d.
chromosome
after a successful infection by a viral particle, it integrates its genome into the host DNA. which term best describe the change of host genome?
a. none
b.silent mutation
c.missense mutation
d.frame shift mutation
Which Class I element has likely experienced the greatest accumulation of mutations compared to its retrovirus ancestor, as its DNA sequence is the most divergent?
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B. transposons
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 15 - Enhanced Spatial Learning Ability in Mice...Ch. 15 - Enhanced Spatial Learning Ability in Mice...Ch. 15 - Prob. 3DAACh. 15 - Prob. 4DAACh. 15 - _________ cut(s) DNA molecules at specific sites....Ch. 15 - Prob. 2SQCh. 15 - Prob. 3SQCh. 15 - For each species, all ________ in the complete set...Ch. 15 - A set of cells that host various DNA fragments...Ch. 15 - Prob. 6SQ
Ch. 15 - Prob. 7SQCh. 15 - Prob. 8SQCh. 15 - Prob. 9SQCh. 15 - Prob. 10SQCh. 15 - A transgenic organism _______. a. carries a gene...Ch. 15 - True or false? Some transgenic organisms can pass...Ch. 15 - Taq polymerase is used for PCR because it _______....Ch. 15 - _____ can correct a genetic defect in an...Ch. 15 - Match each term with the most suitable...Ch. 15 - Match the method with the appropriate enzyme....Ch. 15 - Prob. 1CTCh. 15 - Restriction enzymes in bacterial cytoplasm cut...Ch. 15 - The results of a paternity test using short tandem...
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