2. Genetic Engineering
Recombinant Dna — Quiz
Test your understanding of recombinant dna with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
A researcher is constructing a recombinant plasmid. They have a gene of interest that is $3.0\,kb$ and a plasmid vector that is $7.0\,kb$. After successful ligation, what is the expected size of the recombinant plasmid?
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the role of a reporter gene in recombinant DNA technology?
Question 3
In restriction mapping, if a linear DNA molecule of $15\,kb$ is digested with an enzyme that cuts at three sites, producing fragments of $2\,kb$, $5\,kb$, and $4\,kb$, what would be the size of the fourth fragment?
Question 4
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a plasmid vector that ensures its maintenance and replication within a host cell?
Question 5
What is the primary purpose of using alkaline phosphatase in recombinant DNA experiments?