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Which of the following characteristics is NOT ideal for host organisms used in cloning vectors?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT ideal for host organisms used in cloning vectors?
- Capable of incorporating DNA
- Capable of rapid growth in inexpensive medium
- Genetically stable in culture
- Pathogenic nature (correct)
Which bacterium is best known for its role in genetic studies and as a host for cloning vectors?
Which bacterium is best known for its role in genetic studies and as a host for cloning vectors?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Escherichia coli (correct)
- Bacillus subtilis
What advantage does Bacillus subtilis have over Escherichia coli as a cloning host?
What advantage does Bacillus subtilis have over Escherichia coli as a cloning host?
- It forms endospores. (correct)
- It has well-developed genetics.
- It can process mRNA and proteins.
- It does not secrete proteins.
What is a common disadvantage of using eukaryotic host organisms for cloning vectors?
What is a common disadvantage of using eukaryotic host organisms for cloning vectors?
Which method is typically used by restriction endonucleases to cleave DNA?
Which method is typically used by restriction endonucleases to cleave DNA?
What is a primary function of restriction endonucleases?
What is a primary function of restriction endonucleases?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence cloning efficiency?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence cloning efficiency?
Why are restriction endonucleases considered essential tools for recombinant DNA technology?
Why are restriction endonucleases considered essential tools for recombinant DNA technology?
What is the typical origin of restriction endonucleases?
What is the typical origin of restriction endonucleases?
What aspect of restriction endonucleases helps protect bacterial cells?
What aspect of restriction endonucleases helps protect bacterial cells?
What is the characteristic cutting behavior of Type I restriction enzymes?
What is the characteristic cutting behavior of Type I restriction enzymes?
Which type of restriction enzyme recognizes a specific sequence yet cuts at a location within 25 base pairs?
Which type of restriction enzyme recognizes a specific sequence yet cuts at a location within 25 base pairs?
How long are the target sites for Type II restriction endonucleases?
How long are the target sites for Type II restriction endonucleases?
What is the result of the action of a restriction enzyme that produces a 5' overhang?
What is the result of the action of a restriction enzyme that produces a 5' overhang?
What type of DNA ends are generated by restriction enzymes when they cut at palindromic sequences?
What type of DNA ends are generated by restriction enzymes when they cut at palindromic sequences?
Which enzyme is responsible for sealing the DNA strands after the restriction enzyme has cut the DNA?
Which enzyme is responsible for sealing the DNA strands after the restriction enzyme has cut the DNA?
What is a key feature of the recognition sequences for restriction enzymes?
What is a key feature of the recognition sequences for restriction enzymes?
What is the optimal outcome of a DNA fragment being cut by the same restriction enzyme?
What is the optimal outcome of a DNA fragment being cut by the same restriction enzyme?
Study Notes
Hosts for Cloning Vectors
- Ideal hosts for cloning vectors should be capable of rapid growth in inexpensive media.
- Hosts should be nonpathogenic.
- Hosts should be able to incorporate DNA.
- Hosts should be genetically stable in culture.
- Hosts should have appropriate enzymes for vector replication.
Common Cloning Hosts
- Bacteria: Escherichia Coli, Bacillus subtilis
- Eukaryotes: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
What Determines the Choice of Vector?
- Insert size
- Vector size
- Restriction sites
- Copy number
- Cloning efficiency
- Ability to screen for inserts
Restriction Endonucleases
- Enzymes that cleave (cut) DNA at specific unique internal locations.
- Essential tools for recombinant DNA technology.
- Cut within DNA molecules at a specific DNA sequence.
- Discovered in the late 1970s.
- Essential for protecting bacterial cells from viral infection.
Restriction Enzyme Types
- Type 1: Enzymes recognize DNA sequences, but cuts are random and far away from the recognized site.
- Type 2: Enzymes recognize and cut within the recognized site. These are the most commonly used type.
- Type 3: Enzymes recognize sequences but cut at a different location within 25 base pairs of the recognized site.
Type II Restriction Endonucleases
- Recognize and cut within 4-8 base pair palindromic sequences.
Mode of Action of Restriction Enzymes
- Restriction Enzymes cut DNA at a specific sequence called a "restriction site."
- Enzymes recognize 4- or 6-base pair palindromic sequences.
- Enzymes may generate 5' overhangs or 3' overhangs depending on the specific enzyme.
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Test your knowledge on cloning vectors and hosts with this quiz. It covers the ideal characteristics of hosts, the types of common cloning hosts, and the role of restriction endonucleases. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand recombinant DNA technology!
