DNA synthesized using an RNA template is called __________.

An enzyme that cuts DNA at a symmetrical sequence of bases is called __________.

When a typical restriction enzyme cuts a DNA molecule, the cuts are staggered so that the DNA fragments have single-stranded ends. This is important in recombinant DNA work because __________.

In genetic engineering, sticky end refers to __________.

A scientist wishing to create an organism capable of breaking down several kinds of toxic waste combines genes from several species of bacteria to create a single "superbacterium." Which of the following would be needed for this project?

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) __________.

All of the following are current applications of DNA technology in medicine except __________.

Nuclear transplantation involves __________.

Dolly, the sheep, was cloned from an adult cell. She had a number of health problems and died at a relatively young age. Three mules that were born in 2003 were cloned from fetal cells. If it turns out that the mules remain healthy and live normal lives, how would this outcome tie in with Gurdon's observations with tadpoles?