The Insertion of New DNA into the Plasmid DNA of a Bacterium

question 26

Multiple Choice

The insertion of new DNA into the plasmid DNA of a bacterium produces

• A)viral DNA.
• B)DNA fingerprints.
• C)recombinant DNA.
• D)ribosomes.
• E)restriction enzymes.

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Definitions:

Hepatocytes

The cells within the lobules of the liver. Hepatocytes process nutrients in the blood and make bile.

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor of pepsin, an enzyme produced in the stomach that plays a crucial role in the digestive process by breaking down proteins.

Pepsin

An enzyme that allows the body to digest proteins.

Chief Cells

Specialized cells located in the stomach that are responsible for secreting pepsinogen, an important enzyme precursor in the digestive process.