The Purpose of Mechanical Shearing When Generating a Genomic Library

question 147

Multiple Choice

The purpose of mechanical shearing when generating a genomic library is to

• A) generate artificial DNA.
• B) get DNA in fragments of the appropriate size.
• C) convert mRNA to DNA.
• D) generate multiple identical copies of a DNA fragment.
• E) decrease the stability of mRNA.

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Definitions:

Great War

is another term used for World War I, a global conflict that took place mainly in Europe from 1914 to 1918.

European Colonies

Territories under the political and economic control of European countries, established mainly from the 16th to the 20th century in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.

Africa and Asia

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Western Front

Specifically pertaining to World War I, it was the primary theater of war during the conflict, marked by a line of trenches stretching from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier with France.