Blog

For each of the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the best word or phrase selected from the provided lists. Not all words or phrases will be used; each word or phrase should be used only once. Affinity chromatographyForward Genetics Gel filtration chromatography GluaseHybridization Ion exchange chromatographyLigaseMultipotent cellsPluripotent cellsPrimary cell cultures Reverse Genetics Reverse Transcriptase Transformed cell linesUnipotent cellsWestern blotting

Using Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP), you are studying the behavior of a membrane protein in red blood cells. Which FRAP graph would you expect to obtain if your protein is tethered/anchored to junctional complexes in the cortical cytoskeleton?  

For each of the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the best word or phrase selected from the provided lists. Not all words or phrases will be used; each word or phrase should be used only once. AbsorptionCondenser Embedding GFP fusion protein GFP reporter line FixationFluorescent moleculeIntensity MagnificationMicrotome Numerical Aperture (N.A.)ResolutionSlicerStainingWavelength

The specificity of membrane function is predominantly due to its protein composition.

The non-transcribed regions of the genome (e.g. introns) will not be present in genomic libraries.

What are GEFs and GAPs? Define each acronym and briefly explain how they regulate Ras family GTPase activity.

  This is a closed book, timed exam. Consistent with the Board of Regents Student Conduct Code: You CANNOT use the internet, books, your notes, the lecture slides or recordings to complete this exam. You CANNOT collaborate with other students or consult with other people to complete this exam. You CANNOT share the exam questions or the exam answers with anyone. You may use one blank sheet of scratch paper that you show to Proctorio at the beginning and end of the exam. By typing my name below, I agree that: My answers to this exam are my own work. I am not collaborating with anyone on it. I am not sharing this exam or any of my work on it with others. Grade = 0 if your name is not entered.

Green Thumb’s line of riding mowers faces intense competition from other lawn mower companies. This product is in the_______ stage.

Mairead is planning to hike across Canada. She wants to make sure the hiking boots she chooses are the best ones for her adventure, so she is spending a considerable amount of time comparing alternatives. Mairead is purchasing what type of product?

Elizabeth has been assigned the task of identifying her company’s competitor positions in the snack chip market, and she also needs to identify consumer preferences for low-carb snack chips. What tool should Elizabeth use to accomplish this task?