Why are cDNA libraries desirable for the expression of eukaryotic genes in prokaryotes? What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: With a cDNA library, the gene product can be expressed in a prokaryote. If genomic
eukaryotic DNA is inserted into a prokaryote, the prokaryote will not be able to process and
remove the introns.
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A. true B. false
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A) tuberculosis. B) urinary tract infections. C) food poisoning from contaminated dairy products. D) gastric ulcers. E) food poisoning from contaminated meat.
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A) agglutination reaction. B) complement fixation. C) immunofluorescence. D) neutralization reaction. E) precipitation reaction.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)