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Genetics and Society

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

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Which enzyme is used to cut DNA at specific sequences?

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Restriction endonuclease

Restriction endonucleases are enzymes that recognize specific nucleotide sequences in DNA and cut them, playing a key role in recombinant DNA technology.

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What is the function of plasmids in genetic engineering?

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To carry foreign DNA into host cells

Plasmids are circular DNA molecules in bacteria used as vectors to transfer foreign DNA into host cells during genetic engineering.

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Which scientist developed DNA fingerprinting?

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Alec Jaffreys

Alec Jaffreys invented DNA fingerprinting in 1984, a technique used to distinguish individuals based on their DNA patterns.

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What is the full form of rDNA?

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Recombinant DNA

rDNA stands for recombinant DNA, which is DNA formed by combining genetic material from different sources.

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