Essential Biochemistry - Genetic Engineering (Section 1)
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A scientist wants to identify a specific gene within a large genome. Which technique would be most suitable?
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What does the term 'transgenic' mean?
პასუხი(A)
An organism with a modified genome
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Which of the following is a benefit of using recombinant DNA technology?
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What is an advantage of using PCR?
პასუხი(C)
It can amplify a specific DNA sequence
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Which technique is used to detect specific RNA molecules?
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Which of the following is NOT required for PCR?
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What process does a restriction enzyme perform?
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What is the purpose of Taq polymerase in PCR?
პასუხი(C)
To synthesize new DNA strands
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What does RFLP stand for?
პასუხი(B)
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
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Which blotting technique is used to analyze proteins?
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პასუხი(B)
A collection of cDNA clones representing the expressed genes in a cell
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What is the role of a selectable marker in a cloning vector?
პასუხი(B)
To identify cells that have successfully taken up the vector
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Which is NOT a common application of recombinant DNA technology?
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What is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?
პასუხი(B)
To cut DNA at specific sequences
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What is the main function of a cloning vector?
პასუხი(B)
To amplify a DNA fragment
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Cloning a technique developed for amplifying the quantity of DNA in vitro
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Which techniques would be useful to test the presence of a specific DNA sequence?
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What is the purpose of a selectable marker in a cloning vector?
პასუხი(B)
To identify cells containing the vector
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Restriction endonucleases are enzymes:
პასუხი(B)
Which clears DNA at specific sequences
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Restriction endonuclease has the following characteristics, except:
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The process of joining of DNA fragments to form a hybrid molecule is called:
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What is the function of DNA ligase?
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What is the role of a primer in PCR?
პასუხი(C)
To initiate DNA synthesis
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Which of the following techniques is used to separate DNA fragments based on their size?
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What is a main goal of genetic engineering?
პასუხი(B)
To alter the genetic makeup of an organism
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Which technique is used to amplify a specific DNA sequence?
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Which one of the following is not an enzyme?
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Most commonly used cloning vectors are:
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Which of the following is a key component of a cloning vector?
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What is the role of a selectable marker in a cloning vector?
პასუხი(B)
To identify cells that have taken up the vector.
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In recombinant DNA technology, what does the term 'vector' refer to?
პასუხი(D)
The carrier molecule (e.g., plasmid) used to introduce foreign DNA into a host cell
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Which of the following techniques can be used to detect the presence of a specific protein?
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What is the process of introducing foreign DNA into a host cell called?
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Which one of the following enzyme is required for PCR?
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პასუხი(A)
The use of genes to treat diseases
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of creating recombinant DNA?
პასუხი(D)
Using a ribosome to synthesize the protein
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Southern blot is a technique used for analysis of
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პასუხი(C)
An extrachromosomal DNA molecule
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What is the purpose of a DNA library?
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What is the role of a promoter region in a gene?
პასუხი(B)
To signal the start of transcription
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Restriction endonucleases are enzymes
პასუხი(B)
Which shares DNA at specific sequences
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What is the primary goal of gene therapy?
პასუხი(A)
To replace faulty genes with healthy genes
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What is the role of the annealing step in PCR?
პასუხი(B)
To allow primers to bind to the DNA template
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Which enzyme is used to seal the gaps between DNA fragments during cloning?
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Which of the following is a technique used for gene cloning?
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What is a transgenic organism?
პასუხი(A)
An organism that has a foreign gene introduced into its genome.
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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in recombinant DNA technology?
პასუხი(B)
To separate DNA fragments by size
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What is the role of reverse transcriptase in cDNA library construction?
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What is the role of the primer in PCR?
პასუხი(B)
To provide a starting point for DNA polymerase
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What is the name of the process by which a virus transfers genetic material to a bacterium?
