PBS 1.1.5-1.1.6 Review

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What is the purpose of adding enzymes to DNA in preparation for electrophoresis?

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To cut the DNA into fragments.

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What is the name of the area on the gel where DNA is loaded?

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Wells.

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What is the process of removing DNA from the nucleus of a cell called?

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DNA extraction.

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What term describes DNA that has been cut into pieces by restriction enzymes?

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Digested.

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What does the acronym DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid.

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What is electrophoresis used for in molecular biology?

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To separate DNA fragments based on size.

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What are restriction enzymes?

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Proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences.

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What is the role of agarose gel in electrophoresis?

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To act as a medium for separating DNA fragments.

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What is the significance of the size of DNA fragments in electrophoresis?

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Smaller fragments move faster through the gel than larger ones.

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What is the purpose of a DNA ladder in electrophoresis?

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To provide a reference for estimating the size of DNA fragments.