MBB 506 First term

Suggest two processes to make exact copies of a DNA fragment

"DNA cloning is used for studying the function of enzymes". Is this statement true or false? Explain in a sentence.

Recommend a method to study large gene sequences.

Give a difference between a genomic library and a cDNA library.

Cite the difference between total cellular DNA and genomic DNA

Explain the method to assess the cell number of an E. coli culture.

Mention a standard method to deproteinise a cell extract

What is the action of a chaotropic agent on cells?

Silica binds to DNA in the presence of _________________.

• water

• ethanol

• salt

• Guanidium thiocyanate

Differentiate between an episome and a plasmid.