A Recombinant DNA Molecule Is Produced Artificially and Contains Sequences

question 27

Multiple Choice

A recombinant DNA molecule is produced artificially and contains sequences ________.

• A) from bacteria only
• B) from yeast only
• C) from unrelated organisms
• D) from cells that have been chemically modified
• E) from prokaryotic genes

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Definitions:

DNA Fingerprinting

A technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their DNA.

DNA Cloning

A laboratory technique used to create multiple identical copies of a piece of DNA.

Transgenic DNA

DNA that has been introduced into an organism from another species, resulting in a transgenic organism with new traits.

Polymerase Chain Reaction

A laboratory technique used to amplify DNA sequences, making millions of copies of a particular DNA segment in a relatively short period.