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What is the primary function of dideoxynucleotides in Sanger sequencing?
What is the primary function of dideoxynucleotides in Sanger sequencing?
- To initiate DNA synthesis
- To extend DNA synthesis
- To purify the target DNA
- To terminate DNA synthesis (correct)
What is the purpose of primer annealing in Sanger sequencing?
What is the purpose of primer annealing in Sanger sequencing?
- To bind the primer to the target DNA (correct)
- To separate the fragments by size
- To terminate DNA synthesis
- To extend the primer
What is the advantage of Sanger sequencing in terms of DNA fragment length?
What is the advantage of Sanger sequencing in terms of DNA fragment length?
- It can sequence long DNA fragments up to 100 bp
- It can only sequence RNA fragments
- It can only sequence short DNA fragments
- It can sequence long DNA fragments up to 1,000 bp (correct)
What is a limitation of Sanger sequencing?
What is a limitation of Sanger sequencing?
What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in Sanger sequencing?
What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in Sanger sequencing?
What is an advantage of Sanger sequencing in terms of accuracy?
What is an advantage of Sanger sequencing in terms of accuracy?
What is the purpose of the fluorescent dyes in Sanger sequencing?
What is the purpose of the fluorescent dyes in Sanger sequencing?
What is a disadvantage of Sanger sequencing in terms of time?
What is a disadvantage of Sanger sequencing in terms of time?
Study Notes
Sanger Sequencing
Principle
- Uses dideoxynucleotides (ddNTPs) to terminate DNA synthesis, resulting in a series of fragments of varying lengths
- Each ddNTP is labeled with a different fluorescent dye, allowing for detection and identification
Procedure
- Template preparation
- Isolate and purify the target DNA
- Prepare a single-stranded DNA template
- Primer annealing
- Design and synthesize a primer that binds to the target DNA
- Anneal the primer to the template DNA
- Extension and termination
- Add dNTPs and ddNTPs to the reaction mixture
- DNA polymerase extends the primer, incorporating dNTPs and ddNTPs
- ddNTPs terminate the reaction, resulting in a series of fragments
- Gel electrophoresis
- Separate the fragments by size using gel electrophoresis
- The different fluorescent dyes allow for detection and identification of the fragments
- Sequencing
- Analyze the resulting gel or chromatogram to determine the DNA sequence
Advantages
- High accuracy and reliability
- Can sequence long DNA fragments (up to 1,000 bp)
- Can be used for both DNA and RNA sequencing
Limitations
- Time-consuming and labor-intensive
- Limited to sequencing short to medium-length DNA fragments
- Requires a large amount of high-quality DNA template
Sanger Sequencing
Principle
- Dideoxynucleotides (ddNTPs) are used to terminate DNA synthesis, resulting in a series of fragments of varying lengths
- Each ddNTP is labeled with a different fluorescent dye, allowing for detection and identification
Procedure
Template Preparation
- Isolate and purify the target DNA
- Prepare a single-stranded DNA template
Primer Annealing
- Design and synthesize a primer that binds to the target DNA
- Anneal the primer to the template DNA
Extension and Termination
- Add dNTPs and ddNTPs to the reaction mixture
- DNA polymerase extends the primer, incorporating dNTPs and ddNTPs
- ddNTPs terminate the reaction, resulting in a series of fragments
Gel Electrophoresis
- Separate the fragments by size using gel electrophoresis
- Different fluorescent dyes allow for detection and identification of the fragments
Sequencing
- Analyze the resulting gel or chromatogram to determine the DNA sequence
Advantages
- High accuracy and reliability
- Can sequence long DNA fragments (up to 1,000 bp)
- Can be used for both DNA and RNA sequencing
Limitations
- Time-consuming and labor-intensive
- Limited to sequencing short to medium-length DNA fragments
- Requires a large amount of high-quality DNA template
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Description
Learn about the principles and procedures of Sanger sequencing, a method used to determine the order of nucleotides in DNA. Quiz covers the use of dideoxynucleotides, primer annealing, and other key concepts.
