A Gene That Contains Introns Can Be Made Shorter (But

question 3

Multiple Choice

A gene that contains introns can be made shorter (but remain functional) for genetic engineering purposes by using

• A)RNA polymerase to transcribe the gene.
• B)a restriction enzyme to cut the gene into shorter pieces.
• C)reverse transcriptase to reconstruct the gene from its mRNA.
• D)DNA polymerase to reconstruct the gene from its polypeptide product.
• E)DNA ligase to put together fragments of the DNA that codes for a particular polypeptide.

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Definitions:

Adverse Supply Shock

An unexpected event that suddenly decreases the supply of a product or service, resulting in increased prices and reduced quantity.

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase a good, service, or asset, often influenced by supply and demand.

Short-run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a business to fully adjust to market changes.

Short-run Aggregate Supply

The total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan on selling during a specific time period at current prices.