Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
Q
What is genetic engineering/bioengineering?
A
direct or deliberate modification of an organism’s DNA using molecular techniques that allow the molecule to be cut, separated by size, and even sequenced to determine the actual composition and order of nucleotides
2
Q
What is the function of restriction enzymes?
A
restriction endonucleases recognize and cleave (splice) DNA at specific palindromic sequences. Fragments can then be joined at the sticky ends
3
Q
Which enzymes are also involved in the inactivation of viral genomes?
A
restriction enzymes
4
Q
What is the function of reverse transcriptase?
A
converts RNA into complementary DNA (cDNA) devoid of introns
