Question 1

The main advantage of YAC (yeast artificial chromosome) over other vectors in cloning human genes is that

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A)  it is taken up more readily by recipient cells. 
B)  it is larger. 
C)  it is less likely to trigger rejection. 
D)  it is made of human DNA. 
E)  it has unique restriction sites. 
A)  it is taken up more readily by recipient cells. 
B)  it is larger. 
C)  it is less likely to trigger rejection. 
D)  it is made of human DNA. 
E)  it has unique restriction sites.

Question 2

Vectors used in recombinant DNA technology

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A)  are self-replicating forms of DNA carriers. 
B)  are always circular DNA molecules. 
C)  deliver DNA to cells for replication. 
D)  are self-replicating forms of DNA carriers and deliver DNA to cells for replication. 
E)  are always circular DNA molecules and deliver DNA to cells for replication. 
A)  are self-replicating forms of DNA carriers. 
B)  are always circular DNA molecules. 
C)  deliver DNA to cells for replication. 
D)  are self-replicating forms of DNA carriers and deliver DNA to cells for replication. 
E)  are always circular DNA molecules and deliver DNA to cells for replication.

Question 3

Linked DNA segments from humans and vectors, such as plasmids, are called ____________________ molecules.

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The answer of Linked DNA segments from humans and vectors,...

Question 4

Explain how DNA microarrays are used to analyze genomes. What are three applications of this technique?

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DNA microarrays are used to analyze geno

Question 5

DNA fragments can be separated by size on a gel, but then must be transferred to filters for probing and further analysis. The technique used to transfer DNA to the filters is called ____________________.

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The answer of DNA fragments can be separated by size...

The main advantage of YAC (yeast artificial chromosome) over other vectors in cloning human genes is that

Vectors used in recombinant DNA technology

Linked DNA segments from humans and vectors, such as plasmids, are called ____________________ molecules.

Explain how DNA microarrays are used to analyze genomes. What are three applications of this technique?

DNA fragments can be separated by size on a gel, but then must be transferred to filters for probing and further analysis. The technique used to transfer DNA to the filters is called ____________________.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes From Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Complex Patterns of Inheritance

Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization

Gene Expression: From Genes to Proteins

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Mutation: the Source of Genetic Variation

Genes and Cancer

Biotechnology and Society

Genomes and Genomics

Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, and Gene Therapy

Genes and the Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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Exam 13: An Introduction to Genetic Technology

The main advantage of YAC (yeast artificial chromosome) over other vectors in cloning human genes is that

Vectors used in recombinant DNA technology

Linked DNA segments from humans and vectors, such as plasmids, are called ____________________ molecules.

Explain how DNA microarrays are used to analyze genomes. What are three applications of this technique?

DNA fragments can be separated by size on a gel, but then must be transferred to filters for probing and further analysis. The technique used to transfer DNA to the filters is called ____________________.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes From Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Complex Patterns of Inheritance

Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization

Gene Expression: From Genes to Proteins

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Mutation: the Source of Genetic Variation

Genes and Cancer

Biotechnology and Society

Genomes and Genomics

Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, and Gene Therapy

Genes and the Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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