WorksheetsLBBBI17 #3
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The process of replicating the DNA in vitro was made possible by the discovery of the structure of DNA by _ & _
Francis Crick
Ada Yonath
Rosalind Franklin
James Watson
A perfect example of biomimicry wherein scientists amplify the amount of nucleotides they have by simulating the process of replication that originally happens within the nucleus as a precursor to mitosis
PCR
AGE
DNA Quantification
DNA Extraction
A laboratory process that can be divided into two major parts
PCR
AGE
DNA Quantification
DNA Extraction
Two major parts of PCR
Preparation of the gel
Preparation of the reaction cocktail
Amplification procedure
Loading and running of samples
Preparation of the Master Mix
_ are often specific to the target gene being amplified, and can be adjusted to various conditions by changing the concentrations of the component
ddH2O
Reaction cocktails
Master Mix
AGE
A process that is a fine adjustment of these components , and is a vital task in molecular biology
Optimization
Running the samples
Preparation
Loading the samples
What is being amplified to serve as a molecular marker for species identification and for possible detection of evolutionary relationships
Target species
Target gene
Target protein
Target RNA
What are the needed ingredients to create a Master Mix?
PCR Buffer
MgCl2
dNTPs
Forward & Reverse primer
Taq polymerase
The volume needed for the Total reactions of your Master Mix
10 samples + 1 negative control
10 samples + 2 negative control
10 samples + 3 negative control
1 samples + 4 negative control
Reaction volume
10 uL
20 uL
30 uL
40 uL
Amount of template DNA to be added
1 uL
2 uL
3 uL
4 uL
Solvent used for Master Mix buffer
ddH2O
Agarose Gel
MgCl2
dNTPs
Components of your Master Mix
PCR Buffer
MgCl2
dNTPs
Forward/Reverse primer
Taq polymerase
Where do we prepare the Master Mix?
Hot environment
Sterile environment
Cold environment
Humid environment
How many cycles during the Initial denaturation?
1 cycle
35 cycels
10 cyceles
28 cycles
How many cycles during the Elongation stage?
1 cycle
35 cycels
10 cyceles
28 cycles
How many cycles during the Final extension?
1 cycle
35 cycels
10 cyceles
28 cycles
Duration/cycle during the Initial denaturation
1 m 30 s
30 s
1 m
10 m
Duration/cycle during the Denaturation
1 m 30 s
30 s
1 m
10 m
Duration/cycle during the Annealing
1 m 30 s
30 s
1 m
10 m
Duration/cycle during the Elongation
1 m 30 s
30 s
1 m
10 m
Duration/cycle during the Final extension
1 m 30 s
30 s
1 m
10 m
Temperature during Initial denaturation
95°C
50°C
72°C
4°C
Temperature during Denaturation
95°C
50°C
72°C
4°C
Temperature during Annealing
95°C
50°C
72°C
4°C
Temperature during Elongation
95°C
50°C
72°C
4°C
Temperature during Final extension
95°C
50°C
72°C
4°C
Temperature during Optional dwelling
95°C
50°C
72°C
4°C
Semi-conservative
DNA Replication
DNA Transcription
DNA Translation
DNA Synthesis
Subunits of each strand
Nucleotides
Deoxyribose
Antiparallel
Opposite
Sugar molecule
Nucleotides
Deoxyribose
Antiparallel
Opposite
DNA's directionality of 5' to 3'
Nucleotides
Deoxyribose
Antiparallel
Opposite
During DNA Replication, strands are _ to each other
Nucleotides
Deoxyribose
Antiparallel
Opposite
Creates replication fork by unzipping DNA
Helicase
DNA Primase
DNA Polymerase
Exonuclease
Topoisomerase
Small piece of enzyme/RNA primer, which catalyze the synthesis of short RNA
Helicase
DNA Primase
DNA Polymerase
Exonuclease
Topoisomerase
Responsible for replication & maintenance
Helicase
DNA Primase
DNA Polymerase
Exonuclease
Topoisomerase
Removes RNA primer so another polymerase can fill the spot
Helicase
DNA Primase
DNA Polymerase
Exonuclease
Topoisomerase
Uncoils DNA
Helicase
DNA Primase
DNA Polymerase
Exonuclease
Topoisomerase
Bind SD to DNA so that it doesn't zip again since DNA is highly attracted to the other strand, which prevents coiling, fusing, and sealing
Binding proteins
Ligase
Taq polymerase
Okazaki fragments
Leading strand
Seals DNA
Binding proteins
Ligase
Taq polymerase
Okazaki fragments
Leading strand
Proponent for PCR
Rosalind Franklin
James Watson
Francis Crick
Kary Mullis
Process of producing/amplifying millions to billions of copies of specific segments in DNA
DNA Replication
PCR
DNA Translation
DNA Transcription
Replication is to _ , as PCR is to _
Genome
Segment of gene
DNA
Nucleotides
During the cell cycle, Replication occurs during the _
Interphase
S phase
G1 phase
G2 phase
Applications of PCR
Species identification
Forensic biology
Population genetics & Genetics diversity
Gene expression/Genotyping
Detection of pathogens
PCR mixture is called _
(a)
Extracted DNA for the synthesis of new copies
DNA Template
Primers
dNTPs
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
Mark the location of where replication should start
DNA Template
Primers
dNTPs
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
Building blocks of new DNA
DNA Template
Primers
dNTPs
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
Premix contains a mix of different kinds of ATCG
DNA Template
Primers
dNTPs
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
dATPS
adenine
thymine
cytosine
guanine
dCTPS
adenine
thymine
cytosine
guanine
dTTPS
adenosine
thymidine
cytidine
guanosine
dGTPS
adenosine
thymidine
cytidine
guanosine
TRIS, KCl, MgCl2
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Maintains pH
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Creates suitable environment for the Taq polymerase
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Must be near physiological for success
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Protects reagent & DNA from degradation
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Synthesis of new copies of DNA during the Annealing stage
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
A cofactor of Taq polymerase to aid in the attachment of free AGTCs
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Too little of this product increases binding specificity; but too much of this product reduces the binding specificity/efficiency
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Super pure with no compounds or ions
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Nuclease free, DNAse free, RNAse free, and with no enzyme
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Increases efficiency of the Taq polymerase
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
For optimization
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Not necessary but can be added as an additive to your PCR mixture
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Not necessary but can be added as an additive to your PCR mixture
PCR Buffer
Taq polymerase
MgCl2
Ultrapure H2O
Adjuvents
Thermostable DNA polymerase
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
Thermophilic eubacteria that is found in hot springs
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
We use this instead of using the DNA polymerase since it cannot subject sample to denaturation step
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
Reverse & Forward
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
A pair of short DNA Fragments that hybridize with the DNA template and define the region that will be amplified
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
Primers amplifies how many base pairs
8-60
10-70
600-700
2000-4000
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1 amplifies how many base pairs?
8-60
10-70
600-700
2000-4000
Amplifies DNA on a 1 directional basis
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
Mitochondrial
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
CO1, COX1, MTCO1 Gene is an example of _
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
A standard use in species identification & classification
Taq polymerase
Primers
Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit 1
Thermophilic aquaticus
94°C to 96°C
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
Separates DNA and unzips it just like Helicase
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
High temperature that is near to boiling which activates the Taq polymerase
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
25 to 40 cycles for the duplication of copies
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
Denaturation, Annealing, and Extension & Elongation
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
Attachment and marking of the location of the synthesis
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
40°C/45°C-60°C
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
Temperature is primer specific
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
Attachment of DNA to form new strands of DNA
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
Attachment of DNA to form new strands of DNA
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
Formula for Master Mix
(a)
Stock concentration
C1
V1
C2
V2
Initial volume
C1
V1
C2
V2
Working concentration
C1
V1
C2
V2
Final volume
C1
V1
C2
V2
Amount of experimental units
10
11
12
13
Controls
1
2
3
4
Addition of primers
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Final Extension/Elongation
DNA separates due to high temperature
Initial Denaturation
Amplification
Annealing
Extension/Elongtion
Denaturation
