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2: DNA and Genomics

Students analyze DNA isolation, FISH, SNP arrays, plasmids, gene libraries, PCR, Sanger and next-generation sequencing, RT-qPCR, CRISPR technology, RNA interference, GWAS, and synthetic biology.

DNA Sequencing Techniques Matching

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Match each of the following DNA sequencing techniques with their corresponding descriptions.
Note: Each choice will be used exactly once.

Your Choice Prompt
Drop Your Choice Here 1. Terminal-dye Sanger sequencing
Drop Your Choice Here 2. Oxford Nanopore sequencing
Drop Your Choice Here 3. ABI solid sequencing
Drop Your Choice Here 4. Classical Sanger sequencing

Drag one of the choices below:

  • A. takes advantage that di-deoxynucleotide triphosphates terminate DNA strand elongation and molecules of different lengths can be separated on a gel
  • B. detects sequences as they ligate to a di-base probe attached to a magnetic bead
  • C. detects fluorescently tagged di-deoxynucleotide triphosphates that terminate DNA strand elongation
  • D. detects the electrical signal of nucleotides on a single-strand of DNA as it is pulled through a membrane protein channel
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Statements About xDNA and XNA

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE of the structure of xDNA and XNA?

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DNA Sequencing Techniques

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Which one of the following DNA sequencing techniques correspond to the description ' '.

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