Problem:

Question 1: Explain how DNA plasmids and bacteria are used in a cloning project such as Amgen labs with the red florescent protein.

Question 2: You get into a discussion with a fellow student who believes in intelligent design. This student says that evolution is just a theory with much missing evidence, such as transitional fossils and it violates the 2nd law of thermodynamics, and therefore it is not necessarily true . How would you respond to this statement to refute it in 2 or three sentences.

Question 3: In DNA cloning experiments such as the one we are carrying out in lab, we select for bacteria that have taken up the desired plasmid based on the plasmid providing _________________ (two words) to the bacteria

Question 4: The technology that has allowed us to produced genetically modified plants is based on a DNA plasmid from what organism __________(one word)

Questyion 5: A common argument against the use of Genetically Modified crops is the possibity of the formation of "superweeds" or weeds that have obtained genetic traits from GM plants. Compare and contrast how superweeds could cause the same types of environmental problems as the introduction of exotic species into ecosystems.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!