Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 1A
Design an experiment using vaccinia virus to make a vaccine against the AIDS virus (HIV).
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Chapter 9 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction
Ch. 9 - Compare and contrast the following terms: a. cDNA...Ch. 9 - Differentiate the following terms. Which one is...Ch. 9 - Some commonly used restriction enzymes are listed...Ch. 9 - Suppose you want multiple copies of a gene you...Ch. 9 - Which enzyme makes the smallest fragment...Ch. 9 - Describe a recombinant DNA experiment in two or...Ch. 9 - List at least two examples of the use of rDNA in...Ch. 9 - You are attempting to insert a gene for saltwater...Ch. 9 - How does RNAi silence a gene?Ch. 9 - Prob. 10R
Ch. 9 - Restriction enzymes were first discovered with the...Ch. 9 - The DNA probe, 3-GGCTTA, will hybridize with which...Ch. 9 - Which of the following is the fourth basic step to...Ch. 9 - The following enzymes are used to make cDNA. What...Ch. 9 - If you put a gene in a virus, the next step in...Ch. 9 - You have a small gene that you want replicated by...Ch. 9 - Pieces of human DNA stored in yeast cells. a....Ch. 9 - A population of cells carrying a desired plasmid....Ch. 9 - Self-replicating DNA for transmitting a gene from...Ch. 9 - A gene that hybridizes with mRNA. a. antisense b....Ch. 9 - Design an experiment using vaccinia virus to make...Ch. 9 - Why did the use of DNA polymerase from the...Ch. 9 - The following picture shows bacterial colonies...Ch. 9 - Prob. 1CAECh. 9 - Using the restriction enzyme ECORI, the following...
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