Chapter 8 Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Restriction Enzymes
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Restriction enzymes act like molecular scissors, cutting DNA a specific locations (recognition sites)
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restriction fragment
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The piece of DNA cut by restriction enzymes is called a restriction fragment
3
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- Blunt ends
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when cuts are made straight across the strand
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Sticky Ends
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when cuts are made in a zigzag
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What is a PCR
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A technique used to make a large number of copies of a DNA from one biological source in just a few hours
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Gel Electro
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-A method of separating large molecules (such as DNA, RNA and proteins)
-Separation of DNA fragments, through agarose gel, is based on their chemical and physical properties
7
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Nanopore Sequencing
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individual strands of DNA pass through tiny microscopic holes called nanopores
