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Set 15 Analysis Of Gene Function By Forward Genetics And Reverse Genetics

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Question 1

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding P element- mediated transformation?

A) The gene of interest is typically inserted in the vector plasmid between the P element inverted repeat end sequences.
B) The selectable marker is typically inserted in the vector plasmid between the P element inverted repeat end sequences.
C) The transposase activity inserts P elements into the genome at specific positions in the genome.
D) P elements transpose only in the germ- line cells of Drosophila.
E) A second plasmid can be used to supply the transposase activity in trans.

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Question 2

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Efficient production of eukaryotic proteins in E. coli may require all of the following except?

A) altered codon usage within the heterologous sequences to approximate the codon bias in E. coli
B) the use of cDNAs, that are free of introns, as eukaryotic transgenes
C) an E. coli expression vector with a promoter sequence that binds RNA polymerase
D) an E. coli expression vector with a Shine- Dalgarno sequence for efficient translation
E) a negative selectable marker to select against nonhomologous recombination events

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Question 3

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In producing a recombinant plasmid to be used to clone a given donor insert, it is possible to cut both the donor and plasmid with the same restriction enzyme, resulting in complementary sticky ends. Assuming plenty of plasmid DNA is available, why is further selection necessary before the introduction of the plasmid into a cellular system?

A) Some donor pieces will remain uninserted.
B) Contamination will have introduced other donor inserts.
C) Some donor inserts will be sensitive to particular antibiotics.
D) Some donor strands will be inserted with an incorrect orientation.
E) Some donor inserts will be single stranded and deteriorate.

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