Successful Insertion of a DNA Fragment into the Polylinker Region

question 18

Multiple Choice

Successful insertion of a DNA fragment into the polylinker region of pUC19 is detected by

• A) autoradiography.
• B) production of the enzyme β-galactosidase.
• C) absence of the enzyme β-galactosidase.
• D) the increased size of the plasmid.
• E) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Price-Fixing

An agreement among competitors to raise, fix, or otherwise maintain the price at which their goods or services are sold, preventing market competition.

Tying Contracts

Agreements where the sale of one product (the tying product) is linked to the purchase of another (the tied product), often scrutinized under antitrust laws.

Horizontal Mergers

Mergers between companies that operate in the same industry, often leading to consolidation and increased market power.

Social Regulation

Policies intended to protect public welfare, including health standards, workplace safety, and environmental protection, often through government intervention.