Prescott's Microbiology
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Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
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Chapter 17, Problem 2AL
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A gene which is been inserted into a cloning vector is referred to as a cloned gene. The function of the gene product is often studied by cloning the gene. Cloning vectors are the vehicles that are used in carrying the foreign DNA molecules. The cloning vectors are the small piece of DNA obtained from one organism and can be stably maintained in other organisms. A foreign DNA fragment can be inserted into the cloning vector that can replicate in the host cell.
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Chapter 17 Solutions
Prescott's Microbiology
Ch. 17.1 - Examine the uncut piece of DNA shown in the upper...Ch. 17.1 - Which of the above enzymes yield blunt ends? Which...Ch. 17.1 - Prob. 3MICh. 17.1 - What would you conclude if you obtained only blue...Ch. 17.1 - Why must introns be removed from eukaryotic DNA...Ch. 17.1 - Which plasmid is a shuttle vector? Why?Ch. 17.1 - In what ways does the BAC shown here differ from...Ch. 17.1 - Describe restriction enzymes, sticky ends, and...Ch. 17.1 - What is cDNA? Why is it necessary to generate cDNA...Ch. 17.1 - Prob. 3CC
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