Describe one technique that can be used to generate multiple copies of a gene that is of interest to a researcher

What will be an ideal response?


The researcher can make copies of a gene within a bacterium (or other organism) or via PCR.

Biology & Microbiology

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The process by which individuals best adapted to exploit the prevailing resources are the most likely to survive and reproduce is called _________________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The final step in the development of eukaryotic cells was likely ____

a. duplication of function in the endosymbiont and host cell b. transfer of genes and function from the endosymbiont to the host cell c. circularization of DNA d. formation of membrane-bound organelles

e. ingestion of photosynthetic bacteria

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The master gene Hox helps to sculpt the body

plan of embryos by a. inhibiting the Dlx gene to prevent extra limbs. b. timing the activation of Dlx genes. c. causing cell death in any cell not expressing the Hox gene. d. converting sugar into energy to allow the process to go to completion. e. inducing mutations in plants.

Biology & Microbiology

Chlorophyll reflects which color of light?

a. red b. yellow c. orange d. green e. blue

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