How Would the CDNA Created in a Lab Compare to the Original

question 47

Multiple Choice

How would the cDNA created in a lab compare to the original DNA?

• A)It would contain only the genes that were producing proteins in the cell at the time the cDNA was created.
• B)It would be identical to the original DNA.
• C)It would be a single strand instead of the original double-stranded DNA.
• D)It would be circular, similar to bacterial DNA.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical analysis that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, often tested in order to be rejected in favor of an alternative hypothesis.

Research Hypothesis

A statement predicting the nature of the relationship between two or more variables of interest in a study.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or assumption that indicates no statistical significance exists in a set of given observations, serving as the default position that there is no effect or difference.

Alternative Postulates

Hypotheses or statements made as alternatives to the main hypothesis, often used in contrasting experimental conditions.