Mutation detection techniques Flashcards
Humans inherit a haploid set of how many chromosomes from each parent?
23 chromosomes each
Trait or group of traits resulting from transcription & translation
Phenotype
DNA nucleotide sequence responsible for a phenotype
Genotype
It is used to describe inherited or somatic sequence alterations
Variants
(True or False)
Balanced polymorphisms are maintained through a balance of positive & negative genotype
False
phenotype
Genome mutations result in cells that are _____
Aneuploid
Most abundant protein in the nucleus
Histones
2 nonhistone protein complexes
Condensin I
Condensin II
Expression of a gene when it is moved or inserted in a chromosomal position different from its original position
Position effect
They maintain mitotic chromosome structure
Nonhistone protein complexes
They are looped onto protein scaffolds to from 30 nm fibers
30 nm interphase fibers
Compacted into 1400 nm fibers and seen as karyotypes
Solenoid coils
The first classic indicator of apoptosis
Loss of organization of solenoid coils
Highly compacted DNA is less available for RNA transcription
Chromosome topology
(True or False)
When DNA is NOT compacted, it is harder to unwind and relax
False
Compacted DNA = harder to unwind
This is the site of attachment of chromosome to spindle apparatus
Centromere
Protein complex which serves as the centromere’s means of connection to the spindle apparatus
Kinetochore
These are highly repetitive sequences at the centromere’s nucleus
Alpha Satellite Sequences
(True or False)
Alpha Satellite Sequences interfere w/ chromosome compaction
True
Centromere is in the middle
Metacentric
Has a longer arm & shorter arm
Submetacentric
Centromere is near the end
Acrocentric
Centromere may not be seen anymore
Telocentric
2 fluorescent dyes used in Q banding
Quinacrine
Quinacrine mustard
Stain used in G banding
Giemsa stain
Mild treatment used in G banding
2x standard saline citrate
for 60 mins at 60C
It is seen when chromosomes are harshly treated
R banding
(True or False)
Acridine orange is used in C banding
False
R banding
Seen when chromosomes are treated with alkali
C banding
The component stained in C banding
Centromere
How many bands are stained per chromosome in High resolution banding
300-500
Stain used in Nuclear organizing region
Silver nitrate
(True or False)
Chromosomes treated with silver nitrate will stain at constricted regions on Telocentric regions
False
Acrocentric