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Plasmid MappingM13 locus is the segment of plasmid DNA that is packaged within filamentous bacteriophage, and it occurs in both double and single-stranded forms. M13 RF is digestible with restriction endonucleases, and it is possible to clone the inserts in the...pages: 4Words: 912Level: Master
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Phylloxera, Its Ecology and ManagementPhylloxera, an insect grouped under the phylloxeridae family, is an aphid-like pest of the commercial grapevines globally. The almost microscopic insect related to the aphids is actually described by Powell (2008) as a catastrophic sap-sucking insect feeding on the roots...pages: 5Words: 1173Level: Master
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Phases of Meiosis & Cellular Mechanisms that Determine Genetic OrientationMeiosis can be defined as the process in which a cell is divided into germline cells to form gametes. Meiosis is an important step in reproduction because each gamete that is formed has half the number of chromosomes that were...pages: 4Words: 1035Level: Master
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FormaldehydeFormaldehyde is a component of gas that is classified as Aldehyde with a molecular formula of CH2O. It is sold in a water form solution with a concentration ranging between 37 wt to 52 wt percent of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is...pages: 5Words: 1200Level: Master
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Extraction of DNA from Cells (DNA Isolation)The most essential method used in molecular biology is the extraction of protein, RNA, DNA, and biomolecules [Tan091]. There are a number of methods and technologies available for extracting DNA from cells. Generally, all these techniques involve four stages, namely...pages: 4Words: 983Level: Master