AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

CLONING GENES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does it mean to “extract” DNA?
A
take out
B
put in
C
modify
D
delete
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -DNA extraction is a method to purify DNA by using physical and/or chemical methods from a sample separating DNA from cell membranes, proteins, and other cellular components.

Detailed explanation-2: -Once extracted, DNA can be used for molecular analyses including PCR, electrophoresis, sequencing, fingerprinting and cloning.

Detailed explanation-3: -The process of genomic DNA extraction is fairly straightforward, incorporating three basic steps: lysis, precipitation and purification.

Detailed explanation-4: -DNA extraction can be helpful for genetically engineering both plants and animals. For plants, DNA can be useful in identifying, isolating, and extracting the wanted gene to replicate in successive generations of plants.

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