Because it has no introns, researchers prefer to use

__________ when working with eukaryotic genes.
a. cDNA
b. single-stranded DNA
c. hybridized DNA
d. bacterial DNA
e. viral DNA


Answer: a

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The cell cycle is shown in this diagram. During which phase is the cytoskeleton dismantled?



a. G1
b. S
c. G2
d. Cytokinesis

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The ability of glucose to repress theĀ lacĀ operon depends on which effector molecules?

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