Final Laboratory Exam

ESSAY: (Credit will be given not only for the biological content, but also for the organization and
presentation of the essay and use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.)

Important: Plagiarism should be below 30%.

1. Why can’t we use room temperature ethanol in DNA extraction? (5pts)

2. What does specific gravity mean on urine test? (5pts)

3. Rationalize the use of the reagent methylene blue (blue testing chemical in the detection of
vitamin C in foods. (5pts)

4. Why are strawberries used for DNA extraction? (5pts)

5. Illustrate/Discuss the reaction and the principle involved in the detection of the following test
on urinalysis:
a. detection of albumin (5pts)
b. detection of glucose (5pts)
c. detection of urea (5pts)
d. detection of uric acid (5pts)

6. Describe the importance of nucleic acid sequence in genetic engineering. (5pts)

7. If you are to clone an organic matter, what will it be, and how will it benefit the body of
health science knowledge? (15pts)

8. Describe the difference between the DNA and RNA Polymerase and how can it affect the
overall function of human body. (10pts)

9. The new era is relevant to the optimum use of technology. If you are to research, illustrate
and explain your proposed genetically engineered material and how it will benefit the
community. (30pts)