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Biology
Undergraduate 2
11/07/2013

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Term
Vector DNA
Definition
often a plasmid or viral DNA carries DNA segment that is to be cloned
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Gene Cloning Process(Step 1 of Step 1)- Isolating vector DNA from bacterial cell does what?
Definition
Isolates gene of interest from chromosomal DNA
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Gene Cloning Process (Step 2 of 1) - Inserting gene of interest into vector does what?
Definition
Produces "Recombinant Vector"
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Gene Cloning Process (Step 3 of 1) - Introducing Recombinant Vector into host cell that doesn't already have a vector does what?
Definition
Host cell copies vector and divides to produce many cells
Term
Restriction Enzymes
Definition
cut DNA at specific sequences
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Gene Cloning Process - 3 Mini Steps of Step 2
Definition
1. Cut vector and chromosomal DNA with restriction enzymes EcoRI. 2. Sticky ends hydrogen-bond w/ each other due to complimentary sequences. 3. DNA ligase is added.
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Gene Cloning Process (Step 3 of 2) - What happens when DNA ligase is added?
Definition
Closes gap (catalyzes formation of covalent bonds in DNA backbone)
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Gene Cloning Process (Step 2 of 2) - What happens when sticky ends hydrogen-bond w/ each other due to complimentary sequences?
Definition
Fragment of DNA carrying the gene of interest hydrogen bonds to vector
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What happens when fragment of DNA carrying the gene of interest hydrogen bonds to the vector?
Definition
4 gaps where covalent bonds in DNA backbone are missing
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What is the purpose of gene cloning?
Definition
To survey all the genes in the genome of an organism or all the genes expressed in a certain tissue of an organism
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How is the purpose of gene cloning achieved?
Definition
With a DNA library
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What is the role of restriction endonucleases?
Definition
They cut the DNA at specific sequences known as Restriction Sites
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What is PCR?
Definition
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Term
What uses heat resistant DNA polymerase (Taq polmerase)?
Definition
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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What does the PCR process amplify?
Definition
DNA w/o bacterial cloning
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Denaturation
Definition
DNA is heated to separate strands
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Primer Annealing
Definition
Temp is lowered, which allows primers to bind to the Template DNA
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Primer Extension
Definition
Incubation allows synthesis of a complimentary strand
Term
Transgene
Definition
A gene is introduced into a plant or animal cell
Term
Restriction Enzymes
Definition
used to cut DNA at specific sequences
Term
Sticky Ends on DNA Fragments
Definition
Can be produced by restriction enzymes, joined together by DNA ligase, and have complementary sequences that can be hydrogen bonded together
Term
When proteins are separated using gel electrophoreses, they move from the...
Definition
Negative electrode to the positive electrode
Term
Dystrophin
Definition
A protein, connects the cytoskeleton to the extracellular matrix (ECM)
Term
After waiting 2 weeks to 6 months for a case study where dystrophin and a viral integrase were injected into mouse muscle, what happened?
Definition
Negative integrase stayed the same. Positive integrase increased.
Term
ECM
Definition
Network of material secreted from cells (forms a complex of meshwork outside the cells)
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