W3 Flashcards
1
Q
The molecule that carries genetic information for the
development and functioning of an organism.
A
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA)
2
Q
One of the structural components, or building blocks, of DNA and
RNA.
A
NUCLEOTIDE
3
Q
A biotechnological technique
of modifying an organism’s
genes.
A
GENETIC ENGINEERING
4
Q
Target DNA and plasmid are isolated from their sources.
A
DNA ISOLATION
5
Q
Recombinant plasmid and foreign DNA are combined by DNA ligase.
A
LIGATION
6
Q
It involves the insertion of recombinant plasmid back to a bacterial cell,
usually, Escherichia coli.
A
TRANSFORMATION
7
Q
Transformed bacteria are normally selected by using X-gal.
A
SELECTION
