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Genetics

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Set 9 Digital Analysis Of Dna

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Question 1

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The mouse genome consists of 2,700 Mb. A genomic library is constructed using BAC vectors and overlapping fragments of the mouse genome. The average size of the mouse DNA inserts is 200 kb.
-How many clones would make up one genomic equivalent?

A)135
B)270
C)13,500
D)270,000

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Question 2

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Which is a characteristic of a plasmid used as a cloning vector? (Select all that apply. )

A)contains a selectable marker
B)contains an origin of replication
C)has several unique recognition sites for restriction enzymes
D)integrates into the host chromosome
E)can hold an insert of up to 300 kb

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Question 3

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In Sanger sequencing, what causes DNA synthesis to terminate at a specific base?

A)Restriction endonucleases cleave DNA after particular bases.
B)Fluorescent molecules produce high-energy light that inactivates DNA polymerase.
C)Incorporation of a deoxynucleotide that lacks a base causes DNA polymerase to stall.
D)Incorporation of a dideoxynucleotide that lacks a 3′ hydroxyl.
E)Incorporation of a ribonucleotide that lacks a 5' phosphate.

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