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Biotechnology : Principles and Processes

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11. What is the source of DNA polymerase i.e., Taq polymerase ?

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12. Define “melting of target DNA”.

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13. What would be the molar concentration of human DNA in a human cell ? Consult your teacher.

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14. Do eukaryotic cells have restriction endonucleases ? Justify your answer.

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15. From what you have learnt, can you tell whether enzymes are bigger or DNA is bigger in molecular size. How did you know ?

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16. Expand EFB.

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17. What are two core techniques that enabled birth of biotechnology ?

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What is genetic engineering? Explain briefly the distinct steps common to all genetic engineering technology.
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With the help of diagrams show the different steps in the formation of recombinant DNA by action of restriction endonuclease.

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19. List three important features necessary for preparing genetically modified organism.

Conditions necessary for preparing genetically modified organism.

1. Identification of DNA with desirable genes.

2. Introduction of the identified DNA into the host.

3. Maintenance of introduced DNA in the host and transfer of the DNA to its progeny.

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20. Make a list of tools of recombinant DNA technology.

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