Textbook Question
Self-replicating DNA for transmitting a gene from one organism to another.
a. Antisense
b. Clone
c. Library
d. Southern blot
e. Vector
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Ch. 9 - Biotechnology & DNA Technology
Tortora14th EditionMicrobiology: An IntroductionISBN: 9780138200398
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - The Microbial World and You18
- Ch. 2 - Chemical Principles20
- Ch. 3 - Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope18
- Ch. 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells21
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism20
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Growth20
- Ch. 7 - The Control of Microbial Growth20
- Ch. 8 - Microbial Genetics19
- Ch. 9 - Biotechnology & DNA Technology20
- Ch. 10 - Classification of Microorganisms15
- Ch. 11 - The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea14
- Ch. 12 - The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths17
- Ch. 13 - Viruses, Viroids, and Prions20
- Ch. 14 - Principles of Disease and Epidemiology21
- Ch. 15 - Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity19
- Ch. 16 - Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host20
- Ch. 17 - Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host20
- Ch. 18 - Practical Applications of Immunology20
- Ch. 19 - Disorders Associated with the Immune System19
- Ch. 20 - Antimicrobial Drugs19
- Ch. 21 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes21
- Ch. 22 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System19
- Ch. 23 - Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems20
- Ch. 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System20
- Ch. 25 - Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System20
- Ch. 26 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems19
- Ch. 27 - Environmental Microbiology20
- Ch. 28 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology19
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Chapter 9, Problem 10
Match the following choices to the statement provided below.
a. Antisense
b. Clone
c. Library
d. Southern blot
e. Vector
DNA that hybridizes with mRNA.
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Understand the key terms provided: antisense, clone, library, Southern blot, and vector, as they relate to molecular biology and microbiology techniques.
Recall that 'antisense' DNA is a strand complementary to the mRNA sequence, meaning it can hybridize or bind specifically to mRNA through base pairing.
Recognize that the question asks for the type of DNA that hybridizes with mRNA, which implies a complementary sequence to the mRNA.
Eliminate other options: 'clone' refers to a copy of DNA, 'library' is a collection of DNA fragments, 'Southern blot' is a technique for detecting DNA, and 'vector' is a DNA molecule used to carry foreign genetic material.
Conclude that the correct match for DNA that hybridizes with mRNA is 'antisense' DNA, as it is complementary and can base-pair with mRNA.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Antisense DNA
Antisense DNA refers to a strand of DNA that is complementary to the mRNA sequence. It can hybridize or bind specifically to mRNA, blocking its translation into protein. This property is used in molecular biology to regulate gene expression or detect specific RNA sequences.
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Hybridization
Hybridization is the process where two complementary nucleic acid strands, such as DNA and RNA, bind to form a double-stranded molecule. This principle is fundamental in techniques like Southern blotting and antisense technology to identify or regulate specific sequences.
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mRNA (Messenger RNA)
mRNA is the RNA molecule transcribed from DNA that carries the genetic code to ribosomes for protein synthesis. Understanding mRNA's sequence and function is essential for studying gene expression and for techniques that involve complementary DNA or RNA binding.
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