Using UNIPROT & GenBank to Locate Gene Sequences [Given a Known Protein]

The video tutorial explains how to locate the sequence of a specific gene for a protein using either the protein name or its code via UniProt. It demonstrates two methods: searching by protein name and by protein code, using the example of the protein Aladdin. The tutorial guides viewers through accessing UniProt, finding the correct organism, and obtaining the XM number, which is crucial for identifying gene sequences. It also highlights the importance of the XM code in gene identification, especially in less-studied organisms, and provides steps to access and utilize gene sequence data.

What is the first step in locating a gene sequence for a specific protein?

• Directly sequencing the gene

• Searching for the protein on UniProt

• Using a random search method

• Accessing the GenBank database

How can you narrow down the search results to find the specific protein for a particular organism?

• By using the protein's color

• By typing the organism's name in the search bar

• By using the protein's molecular weight

• By searching for the protein's shape

What is the advantage of knowing the protein code when searching for a gene sequence?

• It gives information about the protein's function

• It allows you to bypass initial search steps

• It provides the protein's molecular structure

• It reveals the protein's evolutionary history

What is the XM number used for in gene identification?

• To identify the gene sequence

• To determine the protein's color

• To find the protein's molecular weight

• To locate the protein's habitat

Why is it important to write down the XM code?

• It provides the protein's nutritional value

• It shows the protein's temperature stability

• It indicates the protein's lifespan

• It helps in identifying the gene sequence in less-studied organisms