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1
Q

You are attempting to link an individual to a crime. The only evidence you have is a tiny drop of blood. How can you use this drop of blood to make the association

A

You can use PCR to increase the amount of DNA available for restriction fragment analysis.

2
Q

The world’s first genetically engineered pharmaceutical product was ______.

A

Humulin

3
Q

Restriction enzymes are obtained from ______.

A

bacteria

Sticky ends” are produced as a result

4
Q

When plasmids are used to produce a desired protein, the ______.

A

Desired gene is inserted into the plasmid and the plasmid is taken up by the bacterium.

5
Q

The process of making multiple copies of a gene by inserting it into a host genome and culturing the host is called ______.

A

Gene cloning

6
Q

Which of these is a transgenic organism?

A

An organism carrying a gene that was acquired by artificial means