List and briefly explain three properties of plasmids that allow them to be used as effective DNA cloning vectors. What will be an ideal response?


Plasmids have an origin of replication, one or more restriction sites, and genes that identify
successful transformation, such as antibiotic resistance.

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a. an organism’s capacity to resist infection only b. an organism’s capacity to both resist and combat infection c. a pathogen d. an organism’s capacity to combat infection only e. a set of genetic instructions

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The efficient use of which of the following energy resource is limited by geographical location?

a. coal b. gas c. wind d. nuclear e. oil

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Geographical allopatry between species is definitive evidence of interspecific competition.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Large external polysaccharides are degraded by bacteria and archaea using ________ ________, which they secrete outside the cell.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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