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DNA Manipulation Flashcards

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What is gene technology?

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It is a broad field which includes analysis of DNA as well as genetic engineering and other forms of genetic modification

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What does GMO stand for?

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Genetically modified organisms

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What does genetic engineering refer to?

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Refers to the artificial manipulation of genes: adding or subtracting genes or changing the ways genes work

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How can gene technologies benefit humanity?

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  • increasing crop population
  • increasing livestock production
  • preventing/ fighting disease
  • reducing pollution and waste
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What is recombinant DNA?

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a piece of DNA that has been altered by adding a new section of DNA usually from a different organism

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What do restriction enzymes allow?

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Allows genetic engineers to cut up DNA in a controlled way

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Where does a restriction enzyme cut?

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At the specific recognition site

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An example of recombinant DNA molecules include molecules formed by?

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the splicing of DNA from one species into that of a second species.

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Another name for a restriction enzyme is?

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Endonuclease

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10
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Each restriction enzyme cuts DNA at particular sequence of bases called the?

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Recognition sequence

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11
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Amplification of DNA in the polymerase chain reaction requires?

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DNA polymerase

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12
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What is the name of the enzyme that is used to join fragments of DNA from different sources?

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ligase

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What is annealing?

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When two matching ‘sticky ends’ come together they join by base pairing

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14
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What is a plasmid?

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Circles of DNA found within bacterial cells

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Is the bacterial plasmid seperate from the DNA responsible for the bacterias phenotype?

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Yes

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16
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What are plasmids used for?

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To produce specific proteins for the bacteria

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17
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What is electrophoresis?

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A technique that seperates large molecules (nucleic acids or protein) on the basis of their size, electric charge and physical properties

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What is the gel covered in, in gel electrophoresis?

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A buffer solution

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What is the purpose of a buffer solution?

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  • stop gel from melting
  • allow current to move along the gel
  • maintain pH of DNA
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Do large molecules move faster or slower through the gel?

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Slower

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21
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What gel is used in electrophoresis?

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Agrose gel

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22
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What does PCR stand for?

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Polymerase chain reaction

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What is pcr?

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A process of DNA replication in a laboratory setting

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What does the process of pcr require?

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  • free nucleotides
  • original DNA sample
  • rna/ DNA primers
  • taq polymerase
25
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Where does taq polymerase come from?

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A bacterial enzyme from hot springs

26
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What is a vector?

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A self replicating DNA molecule used to transmit a gene from one organism into another

27
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What properties must vectors have?

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  • be able to replicate in host
  • have on or more sites at which a restriction enzyme can cut
  • have a genetic marker so it can be identified
28
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Are plasmids stable?

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Yes

29
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Why are plasmids stable?

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Cause they are circular and can easily be transferred form one bacteria to another

30
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What is a plasmid that has been genetically altered called?

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Recombinant DNA

31
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What is the organism called when recombinant DNA which was a genetically altered plasmid is paced in a bacteria?

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Transgenic organism

32
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What is a transgenic organism?

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Are species that have been modified by bringing in the DNA of a different species

33
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What is the difference between a GMO and transgenic organism?

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Transgenic organisms bring in DNA from another species whereas gmos are organisms that have had their own DNA altered

34
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What are ways a plasmid can be transferred to a bacteria?

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  • transformation solution
  • shock treatment
  • agar pates
35
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What is a transformation solution?

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A solution usually calcium chloride that the bacteria is placed in

36
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What does the transformation solution do?

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Makes the bacteria’s cellular structure more permeable and plasmids can move in and out more easily

37
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What is the process of shock treatment?

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The bacteria and plasmids are mixed together in test tubes, then placed in ice baths, then warmed and back into ice

38
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What is the purpose of shock treatment?

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Allows bacteria to take up plasmids

39
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What is the process using agar plates?

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Bacteria are placed on different agar plates these plates are treated so bacteria growth can be analysed

40
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What is rational drug design?

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The process of designing drugs that will have an effect on a normal cellular process

41
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What is a well in electrophoresis?

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Holes made in the gel with a comb acting as a reservoir for the DNA solution

42
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What is a DNA marker in gel electrophoresis?

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A mixture or DNA molecules with the known molecular weights (size) are often run in one lane

43
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What is the purpose of DNA markers in gel electrophoresis?

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They are used to estimate the size of the DNA in the sample lane

44
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What charge does DNA have?

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Negatively charges because of the phosphate

45
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What is the first step of pcr?

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The DNA sample is heated to temps around 98 so they are denatured and strands seperate

46
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What is the second step of pcr?

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The sample is cooled and primers anneal to strands

47
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What is the third step of pcr?

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Free nucleotides and the enzyme taq polymerase are added at 78 degrees. The taq polymerase binds to the primers and extends

48
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After one cycle how many strands of DNA are there?

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2 copies of original DNA

49
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During an experiment a controlled variable is kept?

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Constant

50
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When graphing results what axis is the independent variable found on?

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Horizontal

51
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When graphing results what axis is the dependent variable found on?

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Vertical

52
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During PCR what temperature is ideal for the extension stage?

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72 degrees

53
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What is the purpose of a primer?

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To act as a short sequence of nucleotides that provides a starting point for DNA synthesis

54
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What is a non ethical consideration of genetic screening of newborn babies?

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The cost

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