DNA structure
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100

The letter "A" is often used as an abbreviation of this nitrogenous base found in DNA

adenine

100

What are the components we add to PCR that first bind to the DNA in order to amplify the region of interest

Primers

100

What do we use to cut DNA at specific locations for gene editting? 

Restriction enzyme

200

A purine contains this number of rings

2

200

In gel electrophoresis, heavier DNA molecules would be found closer to the _____ (cathode/anode)

cathode (-)

200

What is the name of the enzyme that patches up the DNA phosphate backbone to 'combine' new DNA into a plasmid?

DNA Ligase

300

In DNA, these two nitrogenous bases are pyrimidines

cytosine and thymine

300

What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds DNA during DNA replication?

Helicase

300

(T/F) We prefer to use a restriction enzyme that can create a blunt end during plasmid recombination

False (Prefer Sticky ends)

400

DNA wraps around this protein to form tightly packed nucleosomes

histones

400

What do you call the location of an allele on a chromosome?

Locus

500

DNA lacks an oxygen molecule at this carbon

C2

500

What does ddNTP stand for and what's the difference between a ddNTP and a dNTP?

Dideoxynucleotide Triphosphate

ddNTP lacks a OH at C3