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Name______________________________
Class __________________
Chapter 13 Genetic Engineering
Date ______________
Section Review 13-2
Reviewing Key Concepts
Short Answer On the lines provided, answer the following questions.
1. Describe the process of DNA extraction.
2. What is the function of a restriction enzyme?
3. For what purpose is gel electrophoresis used?
Short Answer On the lines provided, list the kinds of information that can be
found by knowing the sequence of a DNA molecule.
4. __________________________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________________________________________
Reviewing Key Skills
7. Inferring How are fluorescent dyes used to color-code DNA for
DNA sequencing?
8. Using Analogies The process of producing recombinant DNA
involves isolating a gene from one organism and inserting it into the
DNA of another organism. Write an analogy that describes this
process.
9. Inferring What reasoning led Kary Mullis to search for a DNA
polymerase enzyme in bacteria living in the hot springs of
Yellowstone National Park?
10. Applying Concepts Describe how you could produce yeast cells
that make human growth hormone.
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