Principles of Genetic Engineering

Biology ⇒ Biotechnology and Applications

Principles of Genetic Engineering starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Principles of Genetic Engineering. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the difference between blunt ends and sticky ends produced by restriction enzymes.

Describe the function of a cloning vector in genetic engineering.

Describe the function of a reporter gene in genetic engineering experiments.

Describe the principle of gel electrophoresis in genetic engineering.

Explain the importance of host cells in genetic engineering.

Explain the role of restriction endonucleases in genetic engineering.

Explain the term 'recombinant DNA'.

Explain why antibiotic resistance genes are used as selectable markers in genetic engineering.

Explain why sticky ends are important in genetic engineering.