Restriction Enzymes

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What is a transgenic organism?

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An organism that has been genetically modified to contain genes from a different organism.

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Where are restriction enzymes isolated from?

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Bacteria.

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What is one of the goals of the Human Genome Project?

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To determine the nucleotide sequence of the entire human genome.

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What do you call organisms that contain genes from a different organism?

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Transgenic organisms.

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What are the recognition sites for restriction enzymes?

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Palindromic sequences.

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What is the function of restriction enzymes?

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To cut DNA at specific sequences.

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What is a palindrome in the context of DNA sequences?

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A sequence of DNA that reads the same forwards and backwards.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.

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What is the significance of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

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They allow scientists to cut and paste DNA segments, facilitating gene cloning and manipulation.

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What is the role of plasmids in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are used as vectors to transfer genetic material into a host organism.