Understanding Gene Expression and DNA Analysis Techniques

Understanding Gene Expression and DNA Analysis Techniques

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Gene Expression and DNA Analysis Techniques

Understanding Gene Expression and DNA Analysis Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

RICHARD LEE

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of isolating mRNAs from cells?

To observe the cell structure under a microscope

To extract proteins for pharmaceutical use

To analyze gene expression by creating cDNA

To modify the genetic material directly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does reverse transcriptase play in RT-PCR?

It synthesizes mRNA from DNA

It helps in replicating DNA

It uses mRNA to create a complementary DNA strand

It breaks down the mRNA molecules

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a poly-dT primer used in the process of RT-PCR?

To initiate the replication of DNA

To degrade the mRNA after cDNA synthesis

To separate double-stranded DNA

To help reverse transcriptase start DNA synthesis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of amplifying specific cDNA molecules in gene expression studies?

To decrease the quantity of DNA for analysis

To identify which genes are active during certain stages

To change the genetic expression in cells

To observe the physical characteristics of DNA

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does gel electrophoresis contribute to understanding gene expression?

By visualizing the amount of specific cDNA amplified

By measuring the electrical charge of DNA

By separating proteins by size

By altering the structure of DNA

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of using DNA microarray assays in genetic research?

To directly alter gene expression

To analyze the expression of multiple genes simultaneously

To observe physical characteristics of cells

To create new DNA sequences

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do fluorescent tags help in DNA microarray assays?

They replicate DNA fragments

They indicate which genes are expressed by emitting light

They help in cutting DNA at specific locations

They stabilize the DNA structure

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