You Have Made a Specific DNA Probe That Will Bind

question 11

Multiple Choice

You have made a specific DNA probe that will bind to a key sequence on the DNA of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, allowing your company to market a gonorrhea test kit that can be used to identify the bacterium in genital tract specimens.However, upon testing it out against a known Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture, you find that it does not work.Which of the following is a possible explanation for this negative result?

• A)You forgot to label the probe sequence with a reporter molecule.
• B)You forgot to add the mRNA to the DNA probe sample.
• C)You forgot to digest the probe with restriction endonucleases.
• D)You forgot to incubate the test at the 75^oC temperature required for hybridization.

Understand Bandura’s experiments and their relevance to observational learning.

Recognize the importance of similarity and admiration in the process of modeling.

Describe how learning through observation extends beyond imitation to encompass complex behaviors.

Understand the effects of prolonged media violence exposure on adult behavior and attitudes towards violence.

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Definitions:

Antibody Screening Test

A medical test used to detect the presence of antibodies in the blood, indicating exposure to a specific pathogen or disease.

Syndrome

A cluster of symptoms or conditions that occur together, indicating the presence of a particular disease or abnormality.

Symptoms

The physical or mental features that are regarded as indicating a condition or disease, often noticed by the individual affected.

Group

A collection of individuals who come together for a common purpose or share similar interests.