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What role do restriction endonucleases play in DNA analysis?
What role do restriction endonucleases play in DNA analysis?
- They synthesize new DNA sequences.
- They amplify DNA fragments for testing.
- They catalyze cleavage of DNA at selective sites. (correct)
- They repair broken DNA strands.
What indicates the presence of a restriction site in alleles?
What indicates the presence of a restriction site in alleles?
- The size of the DNA fragment after digestion.
- Absence of alleles in homologous chromosomes.
- The number of chromosomes in the genome.
- Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). (correct)
What observable outcome occurs when genomic DNA is treated with a restriction enzyme?
What observable outcome occurs when genomic DNA is treated with a restriction enzyme?
- The DNA becomes fully linearized without fragments.
- A large smear of DNA is observed in the gel. (correct)
- A clear band pattern is visible in agarose gel.
- Distinct, identifiable bands appear on the gel.
What is the purpose of transferring agarose gels to a membrane in RFLP analysis?
What is the purpose of transferring agarose gels to a membrane in RFLP analysis?
What does hybridization with a radioactive probe reveal in RFLP analysis?
What does hybridization with a radioactive probe reveal in RFLP analysis?
What are oligonucleotide primers primarily used for in molecular biology?
What are oligonucleotide primers primarily used for in molecular biology?
Which component is crucial for DNA denaturation and renaturation during the polymerization process?
Which component is crucial for DNA denaturation and renaturation during the polymerization process?
What is the purpose of restriction endonucleases in molecular cloning?
What is the purpose of restriction endonucleases in molecular cloning?
Which of the following best describes the role of plasmids in molecular cloning?
Which of the following best describes the role of plasmids in molecular cloning?
What is the minimum length of the origin of replication (Ori) in plasmids?
What is the minimum length of the origin of replication (Ori) in plasmids?
What type of DNA is synthesized from a single stranded RNA template?
What type of DNA is synthesized from a single stranded RNA template?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the buffer system in DNA replication?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the buffer system in DNA replication?
Which process is responsible for the synthesis of mRNA from a gene?
Which process is responsible for the synthesis of mRNA from a gene?
Bacteriophage DNA is particularly useful for cloning which size of DNA fragments?
Bacteriophage DNA is particularly useful for cloning which size of DNA fragments?
The selectable gene in cloning vectors primarily serves what purpose?
The selectable gene in cloning vectors primarily serves what purpose?
What important modifications are made to mRNA after transcription?
What important modifications are made to mRNA after transcription?
What is a primary application of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is a primary application of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?
Which enzyme is commonly used in PCR to synthesize DNA?
Which enzyme is commonly used in PCR to synthesize DNA?
Which type of DNA is the main component of chromosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Which type of DNA is the main component of chromosomes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the purpose of ddNTPs in the Sanger chain termination method?
What is the purpose of ddNTPs in the Sanger chain termination method?
What is the first step in DNA isolation from cells?
What is the first step in DNA isolation from cells?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Sanger sequencing method?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Sanger sequencing method?
Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction to synthesize complementary DNA from RNA?
Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction to synthesize complementary DNA from RNA?
What does biotechnology primarily rely on?
What does biotechnology primarily rely on?
What technique uses ice-cold ethanol to precipitate DNA?
What technique uses ice-cold ethanol to precipitate DNA?
What is the role of sodium acetate in DNA purification?
What is the role of sodium acetate in DNA purification?
Which method is primarily associated with the application of gene replacement techniques?
Which method is primarily associated with the application of gene replacement techniques?
Which of the following best describes the difference between genomic DNA and complementary DNA?
Which of the following best describes the difference between genomic DNA and complementary DNA?
What type of biological material can be produced through the methods described in biotechnology?
What type of biological material can be produced through the methods described in biotechnology?
Which of the following describes the Maxam-Gilbert method of DNA sequencing?
Which of the following describes the Maxam-Gilbert method of DNA sequencing?
What is one of the applications of using bacteria and plants in biotechnology?
What is one of the applications of using bacteria and plants in biotechnology?
Which of the following is a method for identifying biological specimens at crime scenes?
Which of the following is a method for identifying biological specimens at crime scenes?
What is the primary function of the ampicillin-resistance gene (ampr)?
What is the primary function of the ampicillin-resistance gene (ampr)?
Which enzyme is responsible for the generation of complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template?
Which enzyme is responsible for the generation of complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template?
What role do restriction endonucleases play in DNA manipulation?
What role do restriction endonucleases play in DNA manipulation?
What is the blue product formed during blue-white screening?
What is the blue product formed during blue-white screening?
What happens during the transformation process involving CaCl2?
What happens during the transformation process involving CaCl2?
What method is used to permanently join foreign DNA to the vector?
What method is used to permanently join foreign DNA to the vector?
What is the role of β-lactamase in bacterial transformation?
What is the role of β-lactamase in bacterial transformation?
What is the significance of using X-gal in the blue-white screening process?
What is the significance of using X-gal in the blue-white screening process?
What is the temperature combination used during heat shock in transformation?
What is the temperature combination used during heat shock in transformation?
Which component is necessary for selection of successful transformants?
Which component is necessary for selection of successful transformants?
Flashcards
Restriction Enzymes
Restriction Enzymes
Enzymes that cut DNA at specific sequences. Think of them like molecular scissors that precisely snip DNA strands.
RFLP Analysis
RFLP Analysis
A technique that uses restriction enzymes to identify variations in DNA sequences. These variations can be unique to individuals.
Probe DNA
Probe DNA
A short piece of DNA that's radioactive. It binds to complementary DNA sequences on a membrane, revealing their location.
Agarose Gel
Agarose Gel
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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)
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Thermostable DNA Polymerase
Thermostable DNA Polymerase
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Oligonucleotide Primers
Oligonucleotide Primers
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Deoxyribonucleotide Triphosphates (dNTPs)
Deoxyribonucleotide Triphosphates (dNTPs)
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Buffer System in Molecular Cloning
Buffer System in Molecular Cloning
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Vectors in Molecular Cloning
Vectors in Molecular Cloning
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Restriction Endonucleases
Restriction Endonucleases
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Ligation
Ligation
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Transformation (Molecular Cloning)
Transformation (Molecular Cloning)
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Ampicillin-Resistance Gene (ampr)
Ampicillin-Resistance Gene (ampr)
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β-Lactamase
β-Lactamase
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lacZ Gene
lacZ Gene
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Blue-White Screening
Blue-White Screening
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X-gal
X-gal
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Reverse Transcriptase (RT)
Reverse Transcriptase (RT)
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Transformation
Transformation
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Selectable Gene
Selectable Gene
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What are the two types of DNA?
What are the two types of DNA?
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What is genomic DNA (gDNA)?
What is genomic DNA (gDNA)?
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What is complementary DNA (cDNA)?
What is complementary DNA (cDNA)?
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How is DNA purified?
How is DNA purified?
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What is cell lysis?
What is cell lysis?
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What is the purpose of using concentrated salt solution in DNA purification?
What is the purpose of using concentrated salt solution in DNA purification?
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What is ethanol precipitation?
What is ethanol precipitation?
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What is the role of phenol-chloroform in DNA purification?
What is the role of phenol-chloroform in DNA purification?
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What is silica spin column purification?
What is silica spin column purification?
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Why is DNA purification important?
Why is DNA purification important?
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Biotechnology
Biotechnology
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Examples of Biotechnology
Examples of Biotechnology
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DNA Sequencing
DNA Sequencing
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Maxam-Gilbert Method
Maxam-Gilbert Method
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Sanger Chain Termination Method
Sanger Chain Termination Method
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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PCR Components
PCR Components
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Taq Polymerase
Taq Polymerase
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Applications of PCR
Applications of PCR
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How does PCR amplify DNA?
How does PCR amplify DNA?
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Study Notes
Nucleic Acid Analysis
- DNA can be isolated from living, dead, and extinct species.
- Two types of DNA exist: genomic DNA (gDNA) and complementary DNA (cDNA).
- Genomic DNA is chromosomal DNA, and most organisms have the same gDNA in every cell.
- Complementary DNA is synthesized from single-stranded RNA, catalyzed by reverse transcriptase.
DNA Isolation Techniques
- Friedrich Miescher first isolated DNA in 1869.
- Purification kits are commercially available.
- Isolation methods include: collecting cells, cell lysis (using detergents, surfactants, and enzymes like RNase), treatment with concentrated salt solution to clump unwanted molecules, centrifugation to separate DNA from other material.
Gel Electrophoresis
- DNA solutions, except for high concentrations, are colorless and visually similar to water.
- Gel electrophoresis is a method to separate DNA molecules, utilizing an electric field through agarose gel to separate DNA fragments.
DNA Fingerprinting
- A technique used to identify DNA patterns.
- No two organisms have identical DNA sequences.
- Used in crime scene investigations, and to identify individuals with particular genetic conditions.
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)
- DNA from different sources will have variations or polymorphisms.
- Restriction enzymes are used to tease out these differences.
- RFLP analysis requires a probe to a specific area of DNA to be used to identify specific locations, then transferred to membranes, hybridized to radioactive probes.
Restriction Endonucleases
- Enzymes that cleave DNA at specific sites.
- Varying cleavage patterns (e.g., 5' overhang or blunt ends).
- Examples of enzymes and source organisms are provided (e.g., EcoRI from Escherichia coli, PstI from Providencia stuartii, SmaI from Serratia marcescens).
RFLP Alleles
- Individuals have pairs of homologous chromosomes with the same loci, but may contain different alleles (variations at those loci).
- RFLP markers and inheritance patterns are relevant.
Biotechnology
- Application of organisms, biological cells, and components to practical problems.
- Examples include food commodity production, increased production of scarce proteins for medicines, industrial chemical production, modifying plant genes for adverse conditions, biofuel production, biowaste cleanup, and gene therapy.
DNA Sequencing
- Maxam-Gilbert method—a chemical method for DNA sequencing.
- Sanger chain termination method—a DNA sequencing method using dideoxynucleotides to terminate DNA synthesis and separate DNA fragments by electrophoresis.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Method to amplify specific DNA sequences.
- Conceived by Kary Mullis in 1983.
- Uses heat-stable DNA polymerase, template DNA, primers, and nucleotides.
- Steps include denaturation, annealing, and extension.
Recombinant DNA Technology
- Covalent insertion of a DNA fragment from one type of cell into another.
- Produces multiple copies of the gene and protein in the host cell
Cloning Vectors
- Plasmids are self-replicating extrachromosomal DNA molecules found in bacterial cells.
- Bacteriophages are viral DNA used to infect host cells; useful for cloning larger DNA fragments.
- pUC18 is an example of a cloning plasmid.
### Ori-Origin of Replication
- DNA sequences (50-100 base pairs) present in a plasmid, which host cell enzymes bind to initiate replication.
LacZ
- Part of the lac operon, encoding beta-galactosidase.
- Useful for screening transformed cells (blue-white screening).
- X-gal is a substrate for beta-galactosidase.
Preparation of Foreign DNA
- Chemical synthesis—chemical synthesis of DNA base by base.
- Reverse transcription—mRNA is transcribed into DNA using reverse transcriptase.
- Restriction endonuclease action—cleaving larger DNA fragments at specific sites.
Transformation
- Introduction of foreign DNA into host cells (e.g., E. coli).
- Using CaCl2 to increase the permeability of the host cells to take up the foreign DNA.
- Heat shock is used to promote DNA uptake.
Selection
- Identify successfully transformed cells using antibiotic resistance.
- Selectable genes are used (e.g., ampicillin resistance gene or ampR).
- β-lactamase is an example of an enzyme coded by selectable genes.
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Explore the fascinating world of nucleic acids through techniques like DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, and DNA fingerprinting. This quiz covers key concepts such as genomic DNA, complementary DNA, and historical milestones in DNA analysis. Test your knowledge on the methods used to study and manipulate DNA.
