You Want to Engineer a Eukaryotic Gene into a Bacterial

question 12

Multiple Choice

You want to engineer a eukaryotic gene into a bacterial colony and have it expressed. What must be included in addition to the coding exons of the gene?

• A) the introns
• B) eukaryotic polymerases
• C) a bacterial promoter sequence
• D) eukaryotic ribosomal subunits
• E) eukaryotic tRNAs

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain that plays a critical role in relaying sensory signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and managing hunger and thirst.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, important for sleep and arousal.

Starve Themselves

The act of deliberately depriving oneself of food for extended periods, often associated with eating disorders or fasting practices.