In Early Cloning Techniques, E

question 57

Multiple Choice

In early cloning techniques, E. coli was ________ with the DNA of interest contained in a plasmid or phage vector. This cloned DNA could then be transferred to another organism using a ________.

• A) conjugated; contig
• B) conjugated; vector
• C) transformed; vector
• D) transformed; contig
• E) transformed; polymerase chain reaction

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Definitions:

Settled Agriculture

The practice of farming on permanent plots of land, allowing for the development of more stable and sustainable agricultural communities.

Complex Civilizations

Societies with highly developed cultural, political, and economic systems, characterized by urban development, social stratification, and forms of government.

Accumulating Wealth

The process of amassing resources or assets of value over time, typically for the purpose of securing financial stability or achieving economic power.

Algonquians

A group of Native American peoples speaking Algonquian languages, widespread across North America, particularly in the northeastern region.