Plasmids Are Used as Cloning Vectors in Genetic Engineering

question 9

Multiple Choice

Plasmids are used as cloning vectors in genetic engineering. This means that plasmids allow for

• A) carrying of RNA into a cell and RNA replication.
• B) infection of cells.
• C) carrying of DNA into a cell and DNA replication.
• D) DNA replication outside rather than inside cells.

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Definitions:

Endaural

Related to, occurring within, or performed through the ear canal.

Audiology

The branch of science and medicine dealing with the study of hearing, balance, and related disorders.

Aural

Pertaining to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Rinne Test

A hearing test that compares air conduction to bone conduction of sound, used to diagnose types of hearing loss.