Under ideal conditions, how many copies of all the sequences of the host genome should be represented in a genomic library?

What will be an ideal response?


At least one should be represented. Typically, library construction includes a several-fold greater number of clones than necessary for one representative of each fragment in order to increase the likelihood of cloning difficult fragments and stochastic loss.

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A. By donating H+ ions when there is a shortage B. By absorbing H+ ions when there is an excess C. Both of these D. Neither of these

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Which of the following terms best describes the forward reaction in the figure?

A) endergonic, ?G > 0 B) exergonic, ?G < 0 C) endergonic, ?G < 0 D) exergonic, ?G > 0 E) chemical equilibrium, ?G = 0

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If the cerebellum is damaged, an individual would have problems with balance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The relationship between two hormones that work together is referred to as

a. opposing interaction. b. synergistic interaction. c. permissive interaction. d. mutualistic interaction. e. commensal interaction.

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