CH 25 Microbiology

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What does cDNA stand for in genetic research?

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Complementary DNA

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Which enzyme synthesizes complementary DNA from an mRNA template?

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Reverse transcriptase

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What is the primary use of cDNA in molecular biology?

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To analyze gene expression

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Where are prokaryotic genes typically found?

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Cytoplasm

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Which scientist was instrumental in the discovery of plasmids?

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Stanley Cohen

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What is the function of reverse transcriptase in molecular biology?

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It synthesizes cDNA from an RNA template.

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What is the significance of plasmids in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are used as vectors to transfer genetic material.

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How does cDNA differ from genomic DNA?

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cDNA is synthesized from mRNA and represents expressed genes, while genomic DNA contains all genetic information.

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What role do plasmids play in antibiotic resistance?

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Plasmids can carry genes that confer resistance to antibiotics, allowing bacteria to survive treatment.

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What is the process of reverse transcription?

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The conversion of RNA into DNA using reverse transcriptase.