Question 1
Finding a specific clone in a library does NOT require
◦ probes.
◦ restriction enzymes.
◦ radioactive or fluorescent compounds.
◦ nutrient plates.
◦ DNA binding filters.
Question 2
For what purpose do bacteria use restriction enzymes?
◦ They are used in plasmid exchanges to fuse plasmid DNA.
◦ They are used to restrict important nutrients from leaving the bacterial cell.
◦ They are used to resist infections by viruses.
◦ They are used to cut up and recycle mRNA transcripts.
◦ They are used to attach amino acids to tRNA molecules.