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What is the primary function of the variable region in antibodies?
What is the primary function of the variable region in antibodies?
- To stabilize the antibody structure
- To bind specifically to diverse antigens (correct)
- To determine the size of the antibody
- To speed up the immune response
Which process contributes to the variability of antibodies?
Which process contributes to the variability of antibodies?
- Activation of innate immune receptors
- Phosphorylation of antibody chains
- Alternative splicing of gene segments (correct)
- Replication of B-cell DNA
What regions encode for immunoglobulin light and heavy chains?
What regions encode for immunoglobulin light and heavy chains?
- Variable and constant regions including introns (correct)
- Only the heavy chain codons
- The constant regions
- Only the variable regions
How many antigens can a single B-cell produce?
How many antigens can a single B-cell produce?
What is the relationship between protein domains and gene exons in antibody production?
What is the relationship between protein domains and gene exons in antibody production?
What method was used to discover that mRNA is not co-linear with the DNA sequence?
What method was used to discover that mRNA is not co-linear with the DNA sequence?
Why do variations in gene lengths for the same trait usually occur due to differences in intron lengths?
Why do variations in gene lengths for the same trait usually occur due to differences in intron lengths?
Which gene is an example of having the same relative organization of short exons and long introns across different species?
Which gene is an example of having the same relative organization of short exons and long introns across different species?
What is one explanation for the presence of introns in eukaryotic genes?
What is one explanation for the presence of introns in eukaryotic genes?
What is an exception to almost all eukaryotic genes containing introns?
What is an exception to almost all eukaryotic genes containing introns?
How does the structure of functional globin genes typically appear?
How does the structure of functional globin genes typically appear?
What implication do introns have on protein development?
What implication do introns have on protein development?
What does the presence of longer introns suggest regarding evolutionary selection?
What does the presence of longer introns suggest regarding evolutionary selection?
What does the exon structure of globin genes suggest about their function?
What does the exon structure of globin genes suggest about their function?
Alternative reading frames in genes are important because they allow for what?
Alternative reading frames in genes are important because they allow for what?
What evolutionary insight can be gained from the organization of exons and introns?
What evolutionary insight can be gained from the organization of exons and introns?
How did the rat insulin gene evolve in relation to its intron content?
How did the rat insulin gene evolve in relation to its intron content?
What is a characteristic feature of alternative stop points and Poly(A) sites?
What is a characteristic feature of alternative stop points and Poly(A) sites?
In the context of this content, what does intron removal enable?
In the context of this content, what does intron removal enable?
Which of the following examples illustrates gene duplication?
Which of the following examples illustrates gene duplication?
What does the presence of introns in gene sequences allow for?
What does the presence of introns in gene sequences allow for?
What is the primary purpose of mapping BAC clones in the BAC-based method?
What is the primary purpose of mapping BAC clones in the BAC-based method?
What are the smaller fragments obtained from BAC clones for sequencing called?
What are the smaller fragments obtained from BAC clones for sequencing called?
How many times is each base sequenced in a typical sequencing reaction from BAC subclones?
How many times is each base sequenced in a typical sequencing reaction from BAC subclones?
Which of the following best describes a sequencing machine's role in the BAC sequencing process?
Which of the following best describes a sequencing machine's role in the BAC sequencing process?
Which of the following vectors is typically used for subcloning inserts from BAC or YAC libraries?
Which of the following vectors is typically used for subcloning inserts from BAC or YAC libraries?
In hierarchical shotgun sequencing, what is fundamentally mapped to the physical map?
In hierarchical shotgun sequencing, what is fundamentally mapped to the physical map?
What is the significance of the Ampicillin resistance gene in the context of DNA subcloning?
What is the significance of the Ampicillin resistance gene in the context of DNA subcloning?
What does the assembly process in the BAC-based method involve after sequencing reactions?
What does the assembly process in the BAC-based method involve after sequencing reactions?
What is a characteristic of typical mammalian genes?
What is a characteristic of typical mammalian genes?
How does alternative splicing benefit gene expression?
How does alternative splicing benefit gene expression?
What happens to genes as multicellular organisms evolve?
What happens to genes as multicellular organisms evolve?
Which statement about introns and exons is true?
Which statement about introns and exons is true?
In which organism are most genes uninterrupted?
In which organism are most genes uninterrupted?
What does alternative start and stop in transcription lead to?
What does alternative start and stop in transcription lead to?
Which of the following best describes the effect of longer introns in multicellular organisms?
Which of the following best describes the effect of longer introns in multicellular organisms?
What percentage of human genes undergo alternative splicing?
What percentage of human genes undergo alternative splicing?
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Study Notes
mRNA and DNA Co-linearity Studies
- mRNA was found not to be co-linear with DNA through DNA-RNA hybridization and restriction endonuclease map experiments.
- Electron microscopy provided visual evidence supporting findings regarding DNA and RNA structures.
Structure of Typical Eukaryotic Genes
- Functional globin genes, like the β-globin gene, include multiple exons and introns.
- Eukaryotic genes usually have introns that are longer than exons; introns can vary significantly in length while exon lengths remain consistent.
Intron and Exon Characteristics
- Intron variations occur due to reduced evolutionary selection pressure, as changes in exons directly affect protein functionality.
- Example: Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) gene across mammals showcases short exons with long introns.
Introns in Eukaryotic Genes
- Most eukaryotic genes contain introns; histone-coding genes are notable exceptions.
- Introns may represent remnants of ancient molecular parasites, contributing to the complexity of protein coding.
Gene Evolution and Alternative Splicing
- Evolution has led to the emergence of longer genes with more introns but shorter exons in multicellular organisms.
- In yeast, most genes are uninterrupted, while flies and mammals predominantly feature interrupted genes.
- Alternative splicing in nearly 90% of human genes allows for multiple protein functions from the same DNA sequence.
Mechanisms of Alternative Splicing
- Exon order remains constant; variations occur through splicing introns or changing exon combinations.
- Alternative start and stop sites allow for different proteins to be synthesized from the same gene.
Gene Conservation and Evolution
- Gene conservation is illustrated through globin genes, which retain intron structures across species, indicating shared ancestry.
- Insulin gene variations exemplify evolution through intron loss and duplication events.
Antibody Variability via Splicing
- Antibody diversity arises from alternative splicing, producing variable regions that allow for interaction with diverse antigens.
- Each protein domain corresponds to an exon, facilitating specific functions.
Genome Mapping and Sequencing
- Mapping technologies integrate genetic and physical maps to understand the spatial arrangement of genes on chromosomes.
- Hierarchical shotgun sequencing method divides BAC clones into smaller subclones for detailed analysis and sequencing.
Subcloning and Sequencing Process
- BAC clones are cut into subclones for sequencing, generating overlapping sequences to construct continuous DNA stretches.
- Universal vectors, such as pUC18 or pUC19, are employed for subcloning,. They contain ampicillin resistance for selection.
Human Genome Project
- The project represents a monumental effort in tracing the entire human genome, employing advanced sequencing technologies to map genetic information.
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