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True or False. In a PCR reaction dNTPs are the nucleotide building blocks used to manufacture the new strand of DNA. In contrast, in a sequencing reaction both dNTPS and ddNTPs are used.

What is the coefficient of inbreeding of A?

True or False. Methylation is associated with transcriptional repression.

Bateson and Punnett mated purple sweetpeas with white sweetpeas. F1 hybrids were all purple in color. When the hybrids were mated, a ratio of 9 purple : 7 white were observed in the F2 generation. Which of the following could best explain this observation?

True or False. According to the article “Epigenetics in Action”, the DNA methylation that controls the expression of the agouti phenotype isn’t entirely stable from generation to generation.

True or False. Pyrosequencing (next generation sequencing) requires the creation of populations of different sized fragments terminated by a ddNTP on the 3’ end.

RNA polymerase requires a double stranded molecule with a free 3′ hydroxyl to begin transcription.

There are 300 individuals in sample group #1 taken from population X. How many total alleles for the trait in question are present in the sample group, assuming the trait is controlled by a single codominant gene?

True or false: One of the early discoveries that led to Crispr technology was that viral DNA was contained in between palindromic sequences (cut sites) in some bacteria.

The purpose of the primer sequence in PCR is to: