Engineering

What is the technology called where you insert DNA into bacteria?

What is the technology called where you insert DNA into bacteria?

gel electrophoresis, genetic engineering, recombinant dna?
these are just guesses

thanks

Rj55   312   1 Reply

bupbupbup

bandng patterns in chromosomes

bandng patterns in chromosomes

This is my first post to the forum.  I'm not a student of biology but a grad/post masters student in physics and engineering and computing but I was asked by a geneticist to help in DNA/biophysics project.

Is there any evidence t

stcordova   974   1 Reply

padre

What are the parts of a plasmid and their functions?

What are the parts of a plasmid and their functions?

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Thick, lengthy paragraph describing/explaining would do !
Yes its about genetic engineering. I thought plasmid had only one definition !

dcfredr   238   1 Reply

lily555

Question about inserting a gene into bacteria?

Question about inserting a gene into bacteria?

Researchers are attempting to insert a gene from a snake into bacteria.
a.  What are the complications with transferring a eukaryotic gene into bacteria?  How can you solve these problems?

b.  Why is the promoter region in the plasmid important for

fullforceg   409   1 Reply

finals

plant genetic engineering?

plant genetic engineering?

I'm doing a plant genetic engineering project in AP Bio, and I've decided to add genes that responsible for making proteins from a plant into sweet potatoes. which plant should I use? how do I insert the gene into Ti plasmids? please help! a website

Deeps39   274   1 Reply

finals

What is the process of genetically modified food? help I don't understand?

What is the process of genetically modified food? help I don't understand?

I looked online and don't seem to get it? Genetic engeering and genetic modification the same thing?

Genetic modification of plants and animals

Genetic modification of food is not new. Humans have been altering food crops and animals through select

desimaenugent   217   1 Reply

zmdreamer

What was the major difference between Roman and Greek architectural forms?

What was the major difference between Roman and Greek architectural forms?

What was the major difference between Roman and Greek architectural forms?
A) Rome abandoned monumental architecture almost entirely for buildings of smaller scale.
B) Rome abandoned the Greek designs and introduced less ornate, more functi

colleen   300   1 Reply

wonderworld

A "technocrat" was

A "technocrat" was

A "technocrat" was
A) a new political partisan of the Christian Democratic Party.
B) an opponent of the replacement of men by machines.
C) a new breed of bureaucrat typified by training in engineering or economics.
D) a

colleen   282   1 Reply

wonderworld

A competitor can lawfully use a rival's trade secret if the competitor got the t

A competitor can lawfully use a rival's trade secret if the competitor got the t

A competitor can lawfully use a rival's trade secret if the competitor got the trade secret by means of ________.
A) cross-licensing
B) reverse engineering
C) patenting
D) copyrighting

This is for my business law cla

Desolo   1151   1 Reply

bbb

Contemporary Sociological Theory (Quizes 1-8: SOCI305)

Contemporary Sociological Theory (Quizes 1-8: SOCI305)

Quiz 1
Question 1 of 15   
The main difference between social theories and other scientific theories is that scientific theories are noted for their heavy use of subjectivity (defined as the use of implicit moral assumptions in the scientific

shirrcann   8086   1 Reply

bolbol

Identify two distinctions between software engineering and other traditional fie

Identify two distinctions between software engineering and other traditional fie

Identify two distinctions between software engineering and other traditional fields of engineering.

This is for my computing programming course

DJ   243   1 Reply

kode

An optical engineer needs to ensure that the bright fringes from a double-slit a

An optical engineer needs to ensure that the bright fringes from a double-slit a

An optical engineer needs to ensure that the bright fringes from a double-slit are 15.7 mm apart on a detector that is 1.42 m from the slits. If the slits are illuminated with 633 nm light, how far apart should the slits be? 
A) 57.3 µm&nb

mikael   761   1 Reply

padre

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

Scientists have applied their knowledge of the different types of photosynthesis to increase plant productivity.  Match the innovation to the plant

1. C3
2. C4
3. CAM

A) Bioengineering to create higher plan

biochicka   890   1 Reply

ThePsychic

What courses would i need to do for a career in biomedical engineering?

What courses would i need to do for a career in biomedical engineering?

I want to do biomed engineering and i am looking some guidance. Whats the best courses to take or books to read to prepare for this career?

Thanks much

Powermann   431   1 Reply

bio_man

Genetic engineering, including cloning technology, presents society with:

Genetic engineering, including cloning technology, presents society with:

Genetic engineering, including cloning technology, presents society with:
A) easy solutions for medical problems without ethical questions.
B) no choices, only solutions.
C) clear benefits with no moral complications.
D) extraord

Hog95   499   1 Reply

newstart

What is genetic engineering and what has research using genetic engineering done

What is genetic engineering and what has research using genetic engineering done

What is genetic engineering and what has research using genetic engineering done? What ethical and social issues does genetic engineering present?

Hog95   438   1 Reply

newstart

Striking features in Roman history include engineering, political administration

Striking features in Roman history include engineering, political administration

Striking features in Roman history include engineering, political administration and:
A) lack of military undertakings.
B) law.
C) music.
D) abolition of slavery.

Hog95   2422   1 Reply

newstart

Wally Hewitt is an accountant with a large accounting firm. The firm has a very

Wally Hewitt is an accountant with a large accounting firm. The firm has a very

Wally Hewitt is an accountant with a large accounting firm. The firm has a very strict policy of requiring all users to change their passwords every sixty days. In early March, Wally received an email from the firm that explained that there had been

barry   481   1 Reply

newstart

It was late on a Friday afternoon when Troy Willicott got a call at the help des

It was late on a Friday afternoon when Troy Willicott got a call at the help des

It was late on a Friday afternoon when Troy Willicott got a call at the help desk for Taggitt Finances. A man with an edge of panic clearly discernible in his voice was on the phone. "I'm really in a bind and I sure hope that you can help m

barry   363   1 Reply

newstart

Which of the following is not an example of social engineering?

Which of the following is not an example of social engineering?

Which of the following is not an example of social engineering?
A) Obtaining and using another person's Social Security Number, credit card, or other confidential information
B) Creating phony Web sites with names and URL addresses ver

barry   448   1 Reply

newstart

Describe at least four social engineering techniques.

Describe at least four social engineering techniques.

Describe at least four social engineering techniques.

barry   336   1 Reply

newstart

Which of the following preventive controls are necessary to provide adequate sec

Which of the following preventive controls are necessary to provide adequate sec

Which of the following preventive controls are necessary to provide adequate security for social engineering threats?
A) Controlling remote access
B) Encryption
C) Host and application hardening
D) Awareness training

barry   357   1 Reply

newstart

Which of the following is the most effective method of protecting against social

Which of the following is the most effective method of protecting against social

Which of the following is the most effective method of protecting against social engineering attacks on a computer system?
A) stateful packet filtering
B) employee awareness training
C) a firewall
D) a demilitarized zone

barry   197   1 Reply

newstart

What information is necessary to create the master production schedule?

What information is necessary to create the master production schedule?

What information is necessary to create the master production schedule?
A) engineering department specifications and inventory levels
B) engineering department specifications and sales forecasts
C) special orders information and eng

barry   250   1 Reply

newstart

Describe computer-aided software (or systems) engineering (CASE) and identify th

Describe computer-aided software (or systems) engineering (CASE) and identify th

Describe computer-aided software (or systems) engineering (CASE) and identify the advantages and disadvantages of CASE?

barry   270   1 Reply

newstart

Your firm has decided to enter the international market with your product called

Your firm has decided to enter the international market with your product called

Your firm has decided to enter the international market with your product called "Trema," a new pocket organizer that can also be used as a cell phone. While discussing the marketing plans, your CMO decides that no changes will be necessary

S_leve3   414   1 Reply

milestone23

Which of the following strategies for new-product development incorporates the b

Which of the following strategies for new-product development incorporates the b

Which of the following strategies for new-product development incorporates the buyers' preferences in the final design of the product?
A) customer-driven engineering
B) market leadership
C) cost leadership
D) incremental i

S_leve3   712   1 Reply

milestone23

Which of the following methodologies takes the list of desired customer attribut

Which of the following methodologies takes the list of desired customer attribut

Which of the following methodologies takes the list of desired customer attributes (CAs) generated by market research and turns them into a list of engineering attributes (EAs) that engineers can use?
A) quality control processes
B) quality

S_leve3   351   1 Reply

milestone23

Andrew is a post graduate student in Oxford University. He is also a member of t

Andrew is a post graduate student in Oxford University. He is also a member of t

Andrew is a post graduate student in Oxford University. He is also a member of the group of engineering professionals. The membership was issued to him when he worked as an engineer before joining the school. Andrew is called a(n) ________ connecting

S_leve3   386   1 Reply

milestone23

ROC Engineering, a Chinese shipbuilding company, agrees to build a fleet of subm

ROC Engineering, a Chinese shipbuilding company, agrees to build a fleet of subm

ROC Engineering, a Chinese shipbuilding company, agrees to build a fleet of submarines for the Sri Lankan navy, for which it will be paid in the local Sri Lankan currency. As per the agreement, ROC must also spend a substantial amount of the money it

S_leve3   795   1 Reply

milestone23

During Jill's market research study, many customers indicated that traditional o

During Jill's market research study, many customers indicated that traditional o

During Jill's market research study, many customers indicated that traditional oven mitts made it very difficult to hold baking dishes, resulting in frequent spills. Jill brought her findings to the research department, and her company leveraged

S_leve3   526   1 Reply

milestone23

Bacteriophages are used as vectors in genetic engineering to insert new genes in

Bacteriophages are used as vectors in genetic engineering to insert new genes in

Bacteriophages are used as vectors in genetic engineering to insert new genes into bacteria. Describe the process that makes this genetic recombination possible.

xomand23   399   1 Reply

padre

Which of the following gives the greatest increase to the economic progress of a developing country?

Which of the following gives the greatest increase to the economic progress of a developing country?

Which of the following gives the greatest increase to the economic progress of a developing country?
A) enrolling more men in trade schools
B) increasing scholarships to increase enrollments in engineering schools
C) increasing basic l

Alamojay   317   1 Reply

JesuisMel

About 150 years ago, agriculture underwent a revolution due to

About 150 years ago, agriculture underwent a revolution due to

About 150 years ago, agriculture underwent a revolution due to
A) genetic engineering of new crops.
B) the development of new herbicides and pesticides.
C) the industrial revolution, which brought changes in agricultural technology.

Alamojay   1056   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Most of the wheat, rice, and corn raised in the world has resulted from genetic engineering of one s

Most of the wheat, rice, and corn raised in the world has resulted from genetic engineering of one s

Most of the wheat, rice, and corn raised in the world has resulted from genetic engineering of one sort or another, either by crossing certain varieties or deliberately transferring genes using transgenic techniques. These methods select for plants t

Alamojay   505   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Head restraints on the back of the seats of most automobiles can prevent whiplash in an accident. Mo

Head restraints on the back of the seats of most automobiles can prevent whiplash in an accident. Mo

Head restraints on the back of the seats of most automobiles can prevent whiplash in an accident. Most of these head restraints are large enough that they function without any adjustment. These head restraints are an example of
A) inherent desig

Alamojay   588   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Sun Sunchronous orbit

Sun Sunchronous orbit

You are the engineer in charge of a top secret spy satellite. The satellite will be placed in a circular, sun-synchronous orbit, with an altitude of 759 km. A politician who dislikes the project says the 10,000 kg satellite poses a danger to the publ

katahar   597   1 Reply

bio_man

Engineering blueprints are typically printed on a

Engineering blueprints are typically printed on a

Engineering blueprints are typically printed on a
A) laser printer.
B) scanner.
C) digitized tablet.
D) plotter.

Drakor   287   1 Reply

weeji88

Why are inverse functions important to know?

Why are inverse functions important to know?

I would like to know if you have a good example of how inverse functions would be used in real life. I am teaching my students this concept and the book I am using does not really include any applications.

Thanks so much.

riff   378   1 Reply

doubleu

The goal of value-engineering is to

The goal of value-engineering is to

The goal of value-engineering is to
A) improve value-added activities.
B) eliminate or reduce non-value added activities.
C) both A and B.
D) none of the above.

bernie2981   262   1 Reply

nuclei