PCR methods have many applications in the analysis and use of nucleic acids. Explain the steps involved in this process.

What is the role of viruses in gene therapy?

Describe the function of four parts of an mRNA molecule that are not translated into a protein.

The majority of DNA in a human can be described as

Explain what personalized medicine is and how it can be used to treat cancer.

Several human diseases are caused by an error in mRNA splicing. Explain why this occurs.

What are regions 1 through 5 in the diagram?

Several human diseases are caused by an error in mRNA splicing. Explain why this occurs.

The ends of chromosomes are called ________.

The E. coli bacteria can have several mutations that affect the lac operon system. One mutation inhibits the ability of RNA polymerase to bind to the lac operon. How would this affect the cell?