Recombinant DNA Flashcards
Translation
Making proteins from information coded by DNA (via RNA intermediate)
RNA->Protein
Transcription
The process of synthesizing RNA by using one strand of a DNA molecule as a template.
DNA->RNA
Language of DNA and RNA
Nucleotides
Language of Protein
Amino acids
__ nucleotides specify __ amino acid
3, 1
Where does transcription happen in Eukaryotic Cell?
Nucleus
Where does Translation happen in Eukaryotic Cell?
The cytosol
Reasons for Cloning DNA?
- To study the DNA
- For DNA modification/mutation
- To transfer into cells/organisms
- For preservation/storage-freezing
Molecular Scissors
Restriction endonuclease (restriction enzymes)
Molecular Glue
DNA ligase
Where do restriction endonuclease come from?
Bacteria used for defense
Where is DNA ligase used?
Used in cells to put two pieces of DNA together
What does Enzyme produce?
A staggered cut that generates “sticky” or “cohesive” ends
EcoRI, Pstl, Smal, Hpall are examples of what?
Genus species enzymes
Making Recombinant DNA
Cut DNA with “molecular scissors” (restriction endonuclease)
Mix cut DNA’s together in test tube
Add “molecular glue” (DNA ligase) to form bonds between DNA’s
T or F: restriction endonuclease and DNA ligase are used to make recombinant DNA
T
Steps in DNA cloning
- DNA inserted into transfer vehicle (vector)
- DNA moved into host cell (transformation)
- Identical DNA copies made in host cell (DNA clones)
Cloning vectors are used to:
- Insert a DNA sequence of interest
- Stabilize a DNA of interest
- Move to a host cell to increase amount of DNA (cloning)
- Sometimes “express” the gene to make a protein and change characteristic
Characteristics of a Cloning Vector:
- Replicates (copied) in host cells
- Contains unique sites to insert DNA of interest (cloning sites)
- Features that allow the selection of cells that have the vector with the DNA of interest (selection genes)
Examples of Types of Cloning Vectors:
- Bacterial plasmids
- Viruses
- Artificial chromosomes (yeast, bacteria, human)
Artificial chromosomes
Laboratory constructs that perform functions of natural chromosomes
Artificial chromosomes applications
- To introduce DNA into a cell
- To study how chromosomes function
- Used in large DNA sequencing projects
- Future? Correct chromosomal defects
Proteins
Polymer of amino acids bonded together (covalent bonds)