Two Common Methods for Obtaining Large Quantities of a DNA

question 35

Essay

Two common methods for obtaining large quantities of a DNA fragment or gene of interest is by PCR or by DNA cloning (for example, construction of a DNA library). Explain one advantage of using PCR and one advantage of using DNA cloning in a living cell.

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Definitions:

Accrued Assets

Assets that are recognized on the balance sheet before they have been received or realized, often relating to income not yet received.

Reversing Entries

Journal entries made at the beginning of an accounting period to reverse or cancel out adjusting entries from the end of the previous period, simplifying the record of new transactions.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update account balances before producing financial statements, necessary for the accrual basis of accounting.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; a collection of standardized guidelines and practices for financial accounting.