What Does a Yeast Artificial Chromosome (YAC)allow One to Do

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does a yeast artificial chromosome (YAC) allow one to do?

• A)selective analysis of yeast replication and transcription
• B)incorporation of eukaryotic genes into prokaryotic cells
• C)sequence analysis of DNA fragments up to 10⁶ base pairs in size
• D)analysis of chromosomal-sized DNA in the absence of centromeres and telomeres
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, important in cellular energy transfer and nutrient transport.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life and playing a critical role in the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Steroids

A class of lipophilic organic compounds with four fused carbon rings, playing various roles in the body, including as hormones and vitamins.

Limiting Factor

An environmental condition that restricts the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population within an ecosystem.