Cell Transformation

Question 1

A key step in DNA cloning, that occurs after restriction digest and ligation

Answer 1

Cell transformation

Question 2

Which method uses liposomes to carry DNA into cells, exploiting lipid bilayers?

Answer 2

Lipofection

Question 3

Factors that lead to uncontrolled growth are called?

Answer 3

Mutations

Question 4

Cells with no walls

Answer 4

Protoplast

Question 5

In this process, protoplasts are exposed to short electrical pulses that introduce openings where DNA molecules enter.

Answer 5

Electroporation Cell Process

Question 6

Uses a gene gun shot at a high velocity that penetrates cell wall.

Answer 6

Biolistic / Microprojectile Bombardment

Question 7

DNA is injected directly to the nucleus, and is then integrated into the chromosome.

Answer 7

Microinjection

Question 8

______ is used to transfer DNA into animal cells

Answer 8

Virus

Question 9

____ serves as a buffer.

Answer 9

salt solution

Question 10

______ is a solution that helps maintain a stable pH level by resisting changes in acidity or alkalinity

Answer 10

buffer