Ligases Are Used to

question 40

Multiple Choice

Ligases are used to

• A)connect two DNA fragments to each other.
• B)snip DNA into smaller molecules.
• C)separate DNA molecules by size.
• D)determine the exact base sequence of a DNA molecule.

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Definitions:

Lymphocyte

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Humoral Immunity

A component of the immune system that is mediated by antibodies produced by B cells.

Bacterial Infections

Diseases caused by bacteria, microorganisms that can lead to various illnesses ranging from minor skin infections to more severe conditions like pneumonia or meningitis.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs for exhalation.