Which Step Involves Transformation

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which step involves transformation?

• A)Target DNA is removed from cells and isolated.
• B)The cloning host takes up a plasmid.
• C)Target DNA and plasmid are treated with the same restriction endonuclease.
• D)The desired protein is produced by the cloning host.
• E)The gene is amplified by multiplication of the cloning host.

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Definitions:

Basement Membrane

is a thin, fibrous, extracellular matrix that separates the lining of an internal or external body surface from underlying connective tissue.

Extensive Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates outside of cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Tightly Packed Cells

Cells that are closely arranged with minimal space between them, often found in tissues where barrier or structural integrity is important.

Contractile

Referring to the ability to contract or shorten, characteristic of muscle cells and tissues in response to stimuli.