DNA Replication Applications and Sanger Sequencing
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What is a key characteristic of Sanger sequencing?

  • It does not incorporate dNTPs.
  • It reads up to 10 kbp fragments.
  • It requires a forward primer and DNA polymerase. (correct)
  • It uses RNA polymerase for amplification.

    • What limits further extension of DNA strands during Sanger sequencing?

  • Inadequate temperature control.
  • Presence of dNTPs.
  • Presence of ddNTPs. (correct)
  • Lack of matching primers.

    • During Sanger sequencing, what happens when a base complementary to a ddNTP is encountered?

  • Only dNTPs are incorporated.
  • The reaction cannot proceed any further.
  • A fragment of varying length is formed. (correct)
  • The reaction stops immediately.

    • Which of the following is a component required for Sanger sequencing?

    <p>All four dNTPs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sequencing reactions are run simultaneously in Sanger sequencing?

    <p>Four reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum read length typically achieved with Sanger sequencing?

    <p>1 kbp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the dideoxynucleoside triphosphates (ddNTPs) used in Sanger sequencing?

    <p>They terminate DNA strand elongation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sequencing method mentioned utilizes principles derived from DNA replication?

    <p>Sanger sequencing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable improvement in the Sanger sequencing method?

    <p>Using ddNTPs with fluorochromes attached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is primarily used in Sanger sequencing after the introduction of ddNTPs?

    <p>Capillary gel electrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using a starting sequence in Sanger sequencing?

    <p>It helps in designing a specific primer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of regions does Sanger sequencing typically target?

    <p>Small regions or gaps in large sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sanger sequencing originally sequence entire genomes?

    <p>By breaking them into approximately 1 kbp fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fluorochrome labels in Sanger sequencing?

    <p>To identify which ddNTP terminated the chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Sanger sequencing is false?

    <p>It does not require primers for sequencing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique allows for the separation of DNA fragments in Sanger sequencing?

    <p>Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of adding adaptors to template DNA in Illumina sequencing?

    <p>To enable primer binding for amplification and sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of detection in next generation sequencing (NGS)?

    <p>Detection of incorporated nucleotides during polymerization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the bridge amplification step in Illumina sequencing, what role do the oligonucleotides on the chip surface play?

    <p>They serve as primers that base pair with the template DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is essential for the next generation sequencing process to occur?

    <p>Free 3' OH group and template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs after the addition of adaptors and before bridge amplification in Illumina sequencing?

    <p>Fragmentation of the DNA into oligonucleotides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sulfurylase in the pyrosequencing method?

    <p>Converts PPi and APS into ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the bridge amplification stage to form clusters of sequences on the chip?

    <p>Complementary strands are generated and the process is repeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of DNA polymerase in Illumina sequencing?

    <p>To generate complementary strands during amplification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily responsible for generating light in the pyrosequencing process?

    <p>Luciferase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation does the first NGS platform, pyrosequencing, have that affects its use?

    <p>It is mostly phased out and less utilized today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to denature the generated dsDNA during bridge amplification?

    <p>To allow for new primer binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are adaptors added to the template DNA in the first step of Illumina sequencing?

    <p>Via ligation to flank the DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of NGS, what does massive parallel sequencing allow for?

    <p>Simultaneous sequencing of millions of fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of polymerase is required in pyrosequencing?

    <p>DNA polymerase without 3' to 5' exonuclease activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using bridge amplification in Illumina sequencing?

    <p>It produces large amounts of DNA from a minimal template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What follows after a dNTP is incorporated during the pyrosequencing process?

    <p>Release of pyrophosphate and light emission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the camera during the sequencing by synthesis process?

    <p>To take a picture of the chip to interpret fluorescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs after each round of nucleotide incorporation in the sequencing process?

    <p>A chemical deblocking agent is applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary output of the Illumina sequencing process step 4?

    <p>Raw sequence data of short DNA fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature allows Illumina sequencing to analyze thousands of molecules at once?

    <p>The structure of the sequencing chip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are individual errors managed in the sequencing process?

    <p>Errors are diluted out by the scale of sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an application of sequencing mentioned?

    <p>Sequencing of amino acid sequences in proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During sequencing by synthesis, what prevents continued polymerization after each nucleotide is added?

    <p>A 3' blocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stacking overlapping regions during the analysis step?

    <p>To assemble contigs from sequence reads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DNA Replication Applications

    • Sequencing is a technique used to determine the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.
    • DNA replication is the process by which DNA is copied, and sequencing methods utilize principles associated with this process.

    Sanger Sequencing

    • Sanger sequencing is a method based on PCR.
    • It requires a forward primer, a DNA template, DNA polymerase, normal dNTPs, and a DNA fragment no longer than ~1 kbp.
    • Sanger sequencing implements dideoxynucleoside triphosphates (ddNTPs) during sequencing by chain termination.
    • ddNTPs lack a 3' hydroxyl group, preventing further extension of the DNA chain.
    • The Sanger sequencing method involves four sequencing reactions, each containing all four dNTPs and only one ddNTP.
    • Each reaction generates a collection of DNA fragments of different lengths.
    • The fragments are then separated based on length using polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
    • The sequence of the DNA can be read from the gel by identifying the order of the fragments.
    • Improvements to Sanger sequencing include the use of ddNTPs with attached fluorochromes, allowing for a single reaction with four differentially labeled ddNTPs.
    • The fragments are separated through capillary gel electrophoresis based on their fluorescent labeling.
    • Sanger sequencing was initially the only available sequencing method.
    • It was used to sequence entire genomes, broken down into ~1 kbp fragments.
    • A known starting sequence is required to design a primer, necessitating the integration of short genomic fragments into plasmids.

    Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

    • NGS is a sequencing method known as "sequencing by synthesis."
    • It detects which nucleotide is incorporated during polymerization by DNA polymerase.
    • NGS is a massive parallel sequencing method, requiring the DNA to be sheared into smaller pieces prior to sequencing and reassembly.
    • NGS requires a free 3' hydroxyl group and a DNA template.
    • There are various platforms for NGS, each with its own chemical process.

    Pyrosequencing

    • Pyrosequencing was the first NGS platform and has been largely phased out.
    • It involves attaching DNA fragments to a solid surface known as a microarray.
    • The microarray is flooded with one dNTP at a time.
    • Pyrophosphate release during dNTP incorporation triggers a cascade that generates light, with light intensity indicating the number of incorporated dNTPs.

    Illumina Sequencing

    • Illumina sequencing is a popular NGS method that involves four main steps:
      • Adaptor addition to template DNA
      • Bridge amplification of template DNA
      • Sequencing by synthesis
      • Analysis
    • In step 1 of Illumina sequencing, adaptors are added to DNA fragments.
    • Short, known DNA sequences known as dsDNA adaptors are ligated to the ends of DNA fragments, flanking them.
    • These adaptors contain primer binding sites for amplification and sequencing.
    • The modified DNA is denatured into single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) and attached to a chip surface.
    • In step 2 of Illumina sequencing, bridge amplification of the template takes place.
    • Oligonucleotides complementary to the adaptors are attached to the chip surface.
    • They base pair with the free primer end, serving as primers with a free 3' hydroxyl group for DNA polymerase to generate a complementary strand.
    • The resulting double-stranded DNA is denatured, and the process is repeated to create "clusters" of sequences on the chip surface.
    • In step 3 of Illumina sequencing, sequencing by synthesis takes place.
    • Primers and fluorescently tagged dNTPs are added to the chip surface.
    • These dNTPs have a 3' blocker that prevents continuous polymerization.
    • One nucleotide is added during each round of synthesis, and a camera captures an image of the chip after each round.
    • The computer interprets the fluorescent signals to determine which dNTP was incorporated, recording this data for each spot on the chip.
    • Non-incorporated molecules are washed away between each round of synthesis.
    • A chemical deblocking agent removes the blocking moiety and fluorescent dye.
    • This process is repeated until the entire DNA molecule has been sequenced.
    • This technology can sequence thousands of molecules simultaneously, enabling parallel sequencing.
    • In step 4 of Illumina sequencing, analysis of the raw sequence data is conducted.
    • The short fragments are assembled by stacking overlapping regions.
    • This scaffolding process is repeated until contigs (continuous sequences) are assembled.
    • Individual errors are diluted out by the scale of the sequencing process.

    Applications of Sequencing

    • Sequencing can be applied to a variety of purposes, including:
      • Genome sequencing of a single organism
      • Metagenomic sequencing of all DNA in a community
      • Sequencing of all RNA transcripts (transcriptomics) to understand how genomic data relates to gene expression.

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