Match the Term with the Correct Definition

question 15

Multiple Choice

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Carcinogen

• A)An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells
• B)An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal
• C)An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells
• D)A single dose of drug
• E)A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
• F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
• G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
• H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
• I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
• J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

Understand the role of selectable markers in recombinant DNA technology.

Identify and explain the significance of palindromic sequences and restriction sites in DNA.

Appreciate the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication and recombinant DNA processes.

Understand the use of host cells in genetic engineering, including transformation, transfection, and cloning.

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Definitions:

Statutory Grant

A sum of money legally given to an entity, typically from a government body, which is to be used for a specific purpose defined by statute.

Intellectual Property

Legal rights to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.

Intellectual Work

Activities involving mental effort and creativity, such as research, analysis, and design, often producing intellectual property.

Public Information

Data or knowledge that is freely available to the public, not restricted by copyright or confidentiality agreements.