Polymerase chain reaction requires a DNA template, primers and thermostable DNA polymerase. Further reading: DNA Polymerase RNA Splicing... View Article
Polymerase chain reaction is a technique to amplify a piece of DNA or a gene. Multiple copies of the DNA sample are prepared by using two primers... View Article
Polymerase chain reaction is a technique to amplify or make multiple copies of a DNA sample. It is widely used in recombinant DNA technology,... View Article
DNA mapping refers to the methods which tell about the position of genes on chromosomes and the distance between them. Further reading: DNA... View Article
The crossover frequency is proportional to the distance between the two genes, i.e. greater the distance between two genes, the greater is the... View Article
Vertical gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material from the mother to the daughter cells during cell division. Further reading:... View Article
During the transformation in Pneumococcus, the R-strain bacteria had been transformed and became virulent by the heat-killed S-strain bacteria.... View Article
The foreign DNA is inserted into the cell through pores in its cell wall, through micro-injection or by gene gun. Further reading: Plasmid... View Article
The tools for recombinant DNA technology are restriction enzymes, cloning vectors and competent hosts. Further reading: Plasmid What Is... View Article
The sticky ends of the plasmid and the inserted gene are joined together by DNA ligase. Further reading: Plasmid What Is EcoR1? MCQs On... View Article
The three types of genetic transfer in bacteria are transformation, conjugation and transduction. Further reading: Polygenic Inheritance... View Article
If the genes are linked, then the recombination is rare and they show more parental combinations in offspring. Also Check: How Does Gene... View Article
The two main sources of variation are mutations and genetic recombination during meiosis. Further reading: Polygenic Inheritance Chromosome... View Article
The three types of genetic recombination in bacteria are transformation, transduction and conjugation. Further reading: Polygenic Inheritance... View Article
Yes, bacterial transformation occurs naturally but can also be induced artificially. Further reading: Plasmid What Is EcoR1? MCQs On Lac... View Article
Crossing over occurs during meiosis. The genes, which are present in very close proximity on the same chromosome, do not cross over generally and... View Article
