Question 1
Which statement best describes a key step in the recombinant DNA production process?
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Biology · Unit 4 · Genetics and heredity · Genetics and heredity
Describe the process of making recombinant DNA, including the role of restriction enzymes, plasmids and DNA ligase.
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Question 2
A student is producing recombinant DNA using a bacterial plasmid and a human insulin gene. The student uses restriction enzyme EcoRI to cut both the plasmid and the human DNA. Describe the role of restriction enzymes and DNA ligase in this process.
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Question 3
Which statement correctly describes the role of DNA ligase in making recombinant DNA?
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