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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader
DNA and Biotechnology
True/False
Please answer all questions
1
DNA replication is semi-conservative. (p. 424)
A)
True
B)
False
2
In humans, the genetic code differs from that of other organisms. (p. 426)
A)
True
B)
False
3
Polypeptide synthesis requires three steps: initiation, elongation, and expression. (p. 428)
A)
True
B)
False
4
Several ribosomes, called a polyribosome, can move along a single mRNA at the same time. (p. 428)
A)
True
B)
False
5
Cells are different because of which genes are being expressed. (p. 431)
A)
True
B)
False
6
Biotechnology can alter bacteria to produce human proteins. (p. 432)
A)
True
B)
False
7
DNA hydrogenase seals the human gene and the plasmid, forming recombinant DNA. (p. 432)
A)
True
B)
False
8
PCR can copy a single human gene at one time. (p. 433)
A)
True
B)
False
9
DNA profiling can only be used on cells from living specimens. (p. 433)
A)
True
B)
False
10
Gene therapy replaces defective genes with healthy ones. (p. 438)
A)
True
B)
False
11
Patients with SCID lack an enzyme involved with the maturation of T and B cells. (p. 438)
A)
True
B)
False
12
Constructing a map of the entire human genetic makeup is impossible. (p. 437)
A)
True
B)
False
13
Ex vivo gene therapy involves withdrawing cells from the patient, inserting a functional gene, and returning these cells to the patient. (p. 438)
A)
True
B)
False
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