Ch2 - DNA manipulation techniques and application Flashcards
1
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What is edonucleases (restriction enzymes)?
A
Splits DNA at a specific location (recognition site) which results in blunt or sticky ends
2
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What is a recognition site?
A
A particular order of nucleotides
3
Q
What does the length of the nucleotide base pairs determine?
A
The average distance between cuts
4
Q
How does the edonucleases ability to cut enable researchers to do?
A
To split gene-containing fragments and rejoin them with molecules of DNA
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