Name three elements incorporated into a plasmid vector for efficient cloning.

When would a scientist want to generate a cDNA library instead of a genomic library?

What is one advantage of generating a genomic library using phages instead of plasmids?

Why is it important that a DNA probe be labeled with a molecular beacon?

When separating proteins strictly by size, why is exposure to SDS first required?

Why must the DNA polymerase used during PCR be heat-stable?

If all cellular proteins are encoded by the cell’s genes, what information does proteomics provide that genomics cannot?

Briefly describe the risks associated with somatic cell gene therapy.