In Which Method of Transfection Are Cells Treated with DNA

question 29

Multiple Choice

In which method of transfection are cells treated with DNA that is bound to positively charged lipids, called cationic liposomes, that are capable of fusing with the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane and delivering the DNA to the cytoplasm?

• A)transduction
• B)transfection
• C)electroporation
• D)lipofection
• E)transgenics

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and pleasure.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, associated with emotions and drives, such as hunger and sexual desire.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.