Site-specific recombination involves DNA strand exchange between segments with sequence homology, mediated by site-specific recombinases (SSRs). SSRs recognize and bind to short DNA sequences, cleaving the DNA backbone to exchange helices and rejoin strands. They are classified into tyrosine and serine recombinase families based on mechanism. Tyrosine recombinases like Cre and Flp cleave DNA strands staggered by 6-8bp, linking DNA ends to the recombinase. Serine recombinases simultaneously cleave all four strands staggered by 2bp via phosphoserine bonds. SSRs have applications like tracking cell lineage, ablating genes, and inducing gene expression at specific developmental times.
The document discusses genetic recombination and site-specific recombination. It describes the Meselson-Radding model of genetic recombination, which involves a single-strand nick that allows DNA polymerase to extend the 3' end and displace the other strand, forming a D loop structure. Site-specific recombination involves recombinases cutting DNA at specific recognition sequences and rejoining the strands to form a Holliday junction intermediate. Examples discussed include bacteriophage lambda integration into E. coli DNA, which is mediated by lambda integrase recombining attP and attB sites.
RECOMBINATION MOLECULAR BIOLOGY PPT UPDATED new.pptxSabahat Ali
This ppt is about recombination and where it occurs. Types of recombination and models of recombination along with many factors in prokaryotic and eukaryotic recombination
DNA
INTRODUCTION
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
NUCLEOSIDES & NUCLEOTIDES
DNA REPAIR
INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF DNA REPAIR
I)DIRECT REPAIR SYSTEM,
II)BASE EXCISION REPAIR,
III)NUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR,
IV)MISMATCH REPAIR,
V)RECOMBINATION REPAIR,
DEFECTS IN DNA REPAIR UNDERLIE HUMAN DISEASE
DNA RECOMBINATION
INTRODUCTION
MECHANISM OF DNA RECOMBINATION
TYPES OF RECOMBINATION
I) HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION
MODELS FOR HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION:-
I)HOLLIDAY MODEL,
II)MESSELSON AND RADDING MODEL,
III)DOUBLE STRAND BREAK MODEL,
GENE CONVERSION
II) NON-HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION,
i) SITE SPECIFIC RECOMBINATION,
ii)TRANSPOSITIONAL RECOMBINATION.,
DNA recombination mechanisms are involved in DNA repair, replication, gene expression and chromosome segregation. Recombination involves the breakage and joining of DNA strands. There are three main classes of recombination: homologous recombination between similar DNA sequences, site-specific recombination occurring at particular DNA sequences, and DNA transposition where segments of DNA move to new locations. Recombination is mediated by enzymes and involves steps like strand exchange, branch migration and resolution of Holliday junction structures to produce recombinant DNA products.
Genetic recombination involves the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes or DNA molecules. It occurs through two main types - homologous recombination, which exchanges DNA between similar sequences, and non-homologous recombination between dissimilar sequences. Recombination is important for genetic diversity, DNA repair, and proper chromosome segregation during cell division. It can happen during both mitosis and meiosis, but only meiotic recombination shuffles genes from parents to offspring. There are also different mechanisms of recombination, including site-specific, transposition, and various DNA repair pathways that facilitate genetic exchange.
This document discusses site-specific recombination, including the structures and mechanisms involved. It describes two classes of recombinases - tyrosine recombinases and serine recombinases. Tyrosine recombinases involve cleavage of DNA through formation of a protein-DNA bond using a tyrosine residue. Serine recombinases utilize a phosphoserine bond between DNA and a conserved serine residue. The document provides examples of applications for site-specific recombination such as tracking cell lineage, altering gene expression, and targeted gene knockout.
Site-specific recombination involves DNA strand exchange between segments with sequence homology, mediated by site-specific recombinases (SSRs). SSRs recognize and bind to short DNA sequences, cleaving the DNA backbone to exchange helices and rejoin strands. They are classified into tyrosine and serine recombinase families based on mechanism. Tyrosine recombinases like Cre and Flp cleave DNA strands staggered by 6-8bp, linking DNA ends to the recombinase. Serine recombinases simultaneously cleave all four strands staggered by 2bp via phosphoserine bonds. SSRs have applications like tracking cell lineage, ablating genes, and inducing gene expression at specific developmental times.
The document discusses genetic recombination and site-specific recombination. It describes the Meselson-Radding model of genetic recombination, which involves a single-strand nick that allows DNA polymerase to extend the 3' end and displace the other strand, forming a D loop structure. Site-specific recombination involves recombinases cutting DNA at specific recognition sequences and rejoining the strands to form a Holliday junction intermediate. Examples discussed include bacteriophage lambda integration into E. coli DNA, which is mediated by lambda integrase recombining attP and attB sites.
RECOMBINATION MOLECULAR BIOLOGY PPT UPDATED new.pptxSabahat Ali
This ppt is about recombination and where it occurs. Types of recombination and models of recombination along with many factors in prokaryotic and eukaryotic recombination
DNA
INTRODUCTION
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
NUCLEOSIDES & NUCLEOTIDES
DNA REPAIR
INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF DNA REPAIR
I)DIRECT REPAIR SYSTEM,
II)BASE EXCISION REPAIR,
III)NUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR,
IV)MISMATCH REPAIR,
V)RECOMBINATION REPAIR,
DEFECTS IN DNA REPAIR UNDERLIE HUMAN DISEASE
DNA RECOMBINATION
INTRODUCTION
MECHANISM OF DNA RECOMBINATION
TYPES OF RECOMBINATION
I) HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION
MODELS FOR HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION:-
I)HOLLIDAY MODEL,
II)MESSELSON AND RADDING MODEL,
III)DOUBLE STRAND BREAK MODEL,
GENE CONVERSION
II) NON-HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION,
i) SITE SPECIFIC RECOMBINATION,
ii)TRANSPOSITIONAL RECOMBINATION.,
DNA recombination mechanisms are involved in DNA repair, replication, gene expression and chromosome segregation. Recombination involves the breakage and joining of DNA strands. There are three main classes of recombination: homologous recombination between similar DNA sequences, site-specific recombination occurring at particular DNA sequences, and DNA transposition where segments of DNA move to new locations. Recombination is mediated by enzymes and involves steps like strand exchange, branch migration and resolution of Holliday junction structures to produce recombinant DNA products.
Genetic recombination involves the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes or DNA molecules. It occurs through two main types - homologous recombination, which exchanges DNA between similar sequences, and non-homologous recombination between dissimilar sequences. Recombination is important for genetic diversity, DNA repair, and proper chromosome segregation during cell division. It can happen during both mitosis and meiosis, but only meiotic recombination shuffles genes from parents to offspring. There are also different mechanisms of recombination, including site-specific, transposition, and various DNA repair pathways that facilitate genetic exchange.
This document discusses site-specific recombination, including the structures and mechanisms involved. It describes two classes of recombinases - tyrosine recombinases and serine recombinases. Tyrosine recombinases involve cleavage of DNA through formation of a protein-DNA bond using a tyrosine residue. Serine recombinases utilize a phosphoserine bond between DNA and a conserved serine residue. The document provides examples of applications for site-specific recombination such as tracking cell lineage, altering gene expression, and targeted gene knockout.
Rolling circle replication is a process that can rapidly synthesize multiple copies of circular DNA or RNA molecules. It involves the unidirectional replication of circular nucleic acids. The process begins with an initiator protein nicking one strand of the circular DNA. DNA polymerase then uses the 3' end of the nicked strand to initiate replication, displacing the 5' end. Replication continues around the circle to produce a long concatemer of copies. The concatemer is then cleaved and ligated to form multiple double-stranded circular DNA molecules. Rolling circle replication is used by some viruses and plasmids to replicate their genomes and can be harnessed for applications like signal amplification in biosensing.
DNA replication in eukaryotes occurs semi-conservatively, with each parental DNA strand serving as a template to create new daughter strands. It begins at origins of replication and proceeds bidirectionally. Enzymes such as helicase unwind the DNA double helix, while DNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to the leading and lagging strands. The lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in short segments called Okazaki fragments. Telomeres protect chromosome ends from degradation during replication, and the telomerase enzyme maintains telomere length.
DNA can be damaged through various means, including single base alterations, double base alterations, chain breaks, and cross-linking. Single base alterations include depurination, deamination, alkylation, base analogue incorporation, and mismatch bases. Double base alterations include pyrimidine dimers and purine dimers caused by UV radiation. Chain breaks include single and double stranded breaks caused by irradiation and free radicals. Cross-linking can occur between DNA and DNA or DNA and proteins due to UV radiation, ionizing radiation, and free radicals. Unrepaired damage can lead to mutations if incorrectly repaired during replication.
Molecular mechanism of recombination, post meiotic segregationPromila Sheoran
This document discusses different types of recombination mechanisms in living organisms:
1) Homologous recombination occurs between similar DNA sequences like homologous chromosomes and uses common enzymatic pathways.
2) Illegitimate recombination occurs between dissimilar sequences but shares short regions of similarity.
3) Site-specific recombination requires specific enzymes and occurs between short, particular sequences.
4) Meiotic recombination involves pairing and crossover between maternal and paternal chromatids, forming heteroduplex DNA with strands from each parent. Studies in fungi provide insights into post-meiotic segregation of strands from this heteroduplex.
Genetic recombination involves the breaking and rejoining of DNA to form new combinations of genes. It occurs primarily during meiosis through several types of recombination, including homologous recombination where DNA exchanges occur between similar DNA molecules. This increases genetic diversity and allows for traits to be mixed. Recombination benefits populations by generating variety among offspring and allowing deleterious genes to be removed without losing the entire chromosome. It has applications in cloning, mapping genes, and making transgenic organisms.
The document summarizes eukaryotic DNA replication. It discusses that DNA replication in eukaryotes is more complex than prokaryotes due to larger genome size and chromatin packaging. The key stages of eukaryotic replication are similar to prokaryotes, including origin of replication, formation of replication forks, semiconservative replication and synthesis of leading and lagging strands. However, eukaryotic replication involves additional proteins and is slower due to chromatin remodeling required to access DNA.
This document summarizes homologous recombination in eukaryotes and bacteria. In eukaryotes, homologous recombination repairs double-strand DNA breaks through either the double-strand break repair (DSBR) pathway or synthesis-dependent strand annealing (SDSA) pathway. The DSBR pathway forms double Holliday junctions that are resolved to result in crossover or non-crossover products. In bacteria, the RecBCD pathway repairs double-strand breaks and the RecF pathway repairs single-strand gaps. Both pathways involve strand invasion and branch migration to facilitate homologous recombination.
This document discusses RNA processing in eukaryotes. It begins by explaining that in eukaryotes, transcription and translation occur in different cellular compartments, while in prokaryotes they occur simultaneously. It then focuses on 5' capping, which is a key part of eukaryotic pre-mRNA processing. 5' capping involves the addition of a 7-methylguanosine residue to the 5' end of nascent mRNA by capping enzymes. This capping protects the mRNA from degradation and aids in transport from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and binding of ribosomes for translation. The capping can involve one or more methylation steps, producing cap0, cap1 or cap2 structures
Theories regarding origin of Mitochondria and ChloroplastsGuttiPavan
The document summarizes the endosymbiotic theory of the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts. It states that mitochondria likely evolved from aerobic prokaryotes that were engulfed by early eukaryotic cells, eventually becoming specialized organelles. Similarly, chloroplasts may have evolved from photosynthetic prokaryotes that were engulfed by eukaryotic cells already containing mitochondria. This endosymbiotic theory was first proposed by Lynn Margulis and has received significant evidentiary support.
DNA repair is a collection of processes cells use to identify and correct damage to DNA. Failure to repair damaged DNA leads to mutations, which are permanent changes in the DNA sequence. There are several types of DNA damage including mismatches, modified DNA bases, and single or double strand breaks. Cells use multiple repair pathways like direct reversal, base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, recombination repair, and translesion DNA synthesis to fix different types of DNA damage. Homologous recombination repairs double strand breaks by exchanging DNA between similar molecules, while site-specific and transposon recombination involve movement of DNA between defined sequences.
"Introns: Structure and Functions" during November, 2011 (Friday Seminar activity, Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka) by Yogesh S Bhagat (Ph D Scholar)
Nucleosomes are the fundamental repeating subunits of eukaryotic chromatin that package DNA into a compact structure. They are composed of 146 base pairs of DNA wrapped around an octamer of histone proteins, resembling beads on a string. This represents the first order of DNA compaction. Higher orders of compaction involve the nucleosomes winding further to form solenoid fibers, scaffold loops, chromatids, and finally full chromosomes. Nucleosomes allow the long DNA molecules to fit within cell nuclei while also regulating genetic expression.
One of the first plausible models to account for the preceding observations was
formulated by Robin Holliday.
The key features of the Holliday model are the formation of heteroduplex DNA; the
creation of a cross bridge; its migration along the two heteroduplex strands,
termed branch migration; the occurrence of mismatch repair; and the
subsequent resolution, or splicing, of the intermediate structure to yield different
typesof recombinant molecules.
This document summarizes molecular basis of mutations. It defines mutations as changes in genetic information and describes different types of mutations including point mutations, chromosomal mutations, germline mutations and somatic mutations. It also discusses various mutagens responsible for mutations like chemical mutagens such as alkylating agents, base analogs and reactive oxygen species, and physical mutagens like UV radiation and ionizing radiation. The mechanisms of different mutagens and types of mutations based on their phenotypic effects are also summarized.
DNA replication occurs through a semiconservative process where the parental DNA strands separate and act as templates for the synthesis of new complementary strands. Key experiments by Meselson and Stahl provided evidence for this semiconservative model. DNA polymerase, discovered by Arthur Kornberg in 1955, is the main enzyme that catalyzes DNA synthesis. It requires DNA templates, dNTPs, and magnesium ions to carry out the step-wise addition of nucleotides in the 5' to 3' direction to form new DNA strands.
The document discusses DNA denaturation and renaturation, including:
- Denaturation involves unwinding the DNA double helix into single strands through heating or chemical treatment, disrupting hydrogen bonds between base pairs. This increases UV absorption.
- Renaturation is the spontaneous rewinding of single strands back into the original double helix structure when denaturing conditions are removed, through base pairing of complementary strands.
- C0t curves plot the fraction of single strands renatured versus the product of DNA concentration and time, and can indicate the complexity and size of the original DNA sample based on renaturation rates. More complex DNA with more dissimilar sequences takes longer to renature
Cot curve dispersed repeated DNA or interspersed repeated DNA tandem repeated DNA Long interspersed repeat sequences (LINEs) Short interspersed nuclear elements (SINEs) satellite, minisatellite and microsatellite DNA Variable Number Tandem Repeat (or VNTR)
The document summarizes the molecular organization of chromosomes in eukaryotic cells. It discusses that [I] chromatin is composed of DNA wound around histone proteins to form bead-like nucleosomes connected by "linker DNA". [II] Nucleosomes assemble into fibers that further coil to form condensed chromosomes. [III] Chromosomes also contain specialized regions like centromeres that aid in chromosome segregation during cell division and telomeres that protect chromosome ends.
Rolling circle replication is a process that can rapidly synthesize multiple copies of circular DNA or RNA molecules. It involves the unidirectional replication of circular nucleic acids. The process begins with an initiator protein nicking one strand of the circular DNA. DNA polymerase then uses the 3' end of the nicked strand to initiate replication, displacing the 5' end. Replication continues around the circle to produce a long concatemer of copies. The concatemer is then cleaved and ligated to form multiple double-stranded circular DNA molecules. Rolling circle replication is used by some viruses and plasmids to replicate their genomes and can be harnessed for applications like signal amplification in biosensing.
DNA replication in eukaryotes occurs semi-conservatively, with each parental DNA strand serving as a template to create new daughter strands. It begins at origins of replication and proceeds bidirectionally. Enzymes such as helicase unwind the DNA double helix, while DNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to the leading and lagging strands. The lagging strand is synthesized discontinuously in short segments called Okazaki fragments. Telomeres protect chromosome ends from degradation during replication, and the telomerase enzyme maintains telomere length.
DNA can be damaged through various means, including single base alterations, double base alterations, chain breaks, and cross-linking. Single base alterations include depurination, deamination, alkylation, base analogue incorporation, and mismatch bases. Double base alterations include pyrimidine dimers and purine dimers caused by UV radiation. Chain breaks include single and double stranded breaks caused by irradiation and free radicals. Cross-linking can occur between DNA and DNA or DNA and proteins due to UV radiation, ionizing radiation, and free radicals. Unrepaired damage can lead to mutations if incorrectly repaired during replication.
Molecular mechanism of recombination, post meiotic segregationPromila Sheoran
This document discusses different types of recombination mechanisms in living organisms:
1) Homologous recombination occurs between similar DNA sequences like homologous chromosomes and uses common enzymatic pathways.
2) Illegitimate recombination occurs between dissimilar sequences but shares short regions of similarity.
3) Site-specific recombination requires specific enzymes and occurs between short, particular sequences.
4) Meiotic recombination involves pairing and crossover between maternal and paternal chromatids, forming heteroduplex DNA with strands from each parent. Studies in fungi provide insights into post-meiotic segregation of strands from this heteroduplex.
Genetic recombination involves the breaking and rejoining of DNA to form new combinations of genes. It occurs primarily during meiosis through several types of recombination, including homologous recombination where DNA exchanges occur between similar DNA molecules. This increases genetic diversity and allows for traits to be mixed. Recombination benefits populations by generating variety among offspring and allowing deleterious genes to be removed without losing the entire chromosome. It has applications in cloning, mapping genes, and making transgenic organisms.
The document summarizes eukaryotic DNA replication. It discusses that DNA replication in eukaryotes is more complex than prokaryotes due to larger genome size and chromatin packaging. The key stages of eukaryotic replication are similar to prokaryotes, including origin of replication, formation of replication forks, semiconservative replication and synthesis of leading and lagging strands. However, eukaryotic replication involves additional proteins and is slower due to chromatin remodeling required to access DNA.
This document summarizes homologous recombination in eukaryotes and bacteria. In eukaryotes, homologous recombination repairs double-strand DNA breaks through either the double-strand break repair (DSBR) pathway or synthesis-dependent strand annealing (SDSA) pathway. The DSBR pathway forms double Holliday junctions that are resolved to result in crossover or non-crossover products. In bacteria, the RecBCD pathway repairs double-strand breaks and the RecF pathway repairs single-strand gaps. Both pathways involve strand invasion and branch migration to facilitate homologous recombination.
This document discusses RNA processing in eukaryotes. It begins by explaining that in eukaryotes, transcription and translation occur in different cellular compartments, while in prokaryotes they occur simultaneously. It then focuses on 5' capping, which is a key part of eukaryotic pre-mRNA processing. 5' capping involves the addition of a 7-methylguanosine residue to the 5' end of nascent mRNA by capping enzymes. This capping protects the mRNA from degradation and aids in transport from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and binding of ribosomes for translation. The capping can involve one or more methylation steps, producing cap0, cap1 or cap2 structures
Theories regarding origin of Mitochondria and ChloroplastsGuttiPavan
The document summarizes the endosymbiotic theory of the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts. It states that mitochondria likely evolved from aerobic prokaryotes that were engulfed by early eukaryotic cells, eventually becoming specialized organelles. Similarly, chloroplasts may have evolved from photosynthetic prokaryotes that were engulfed by eukaryotic cells already containing mitochondria. This endosymbiotic theory was first proposed by Lynn Margulis and has received significant evidentiary support.
DNA repair is a collection of processes cells use to identify and correct damage to DNA. Failure to repair damaged DNA leads to mutations, which are permanent changes in the DNA sequence. There are several types of DNA damage including mismatches, modified DNA bases, and single or double strand breaks. Cells use multiple repair pathways like direct reversal, base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, recombination repair, and translesion DNA synthesis to fix different types of DNA damage. Homologous recombination repairs double strand breaks by exchanging DNA between similar molecules, while site-specific and transposon recombination involve movement of DNA between defined sequences.
"Introns: Structure and Functions" during November, 2011 (Friday Seminar activity, Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka) by Yogesh S Bhagat (Ph D Scholar)
Nucleosomes are the fundamental repeating subunits of eukaryotic chromatin that package DNA into a compact structure. They are composed of 146 base pairs of DNA wrapped around an octamer of histone proteins, resembling beads on a string. This represents the first order of DNA compaction. Higher orders of compaction involve the nucleosomes winding further to form solenoid fibers, scaffold loops, chromatids, and finally full chromosomes. Nucleosomes allow the long DNA molecules to fit within cell nuclei while also regulating genetic expression.
One of the first plausible models to account for the preceding observations was
formulated by Robin Holliday.
The key features of the Holliday model are the formation of heteroduplex DNA; the
creation of a cross bridge; its migration along the two heteroduplex strands,
termed branch migration; the occurrence of mismatch repair; and the
subsequent resolution, or splicing, of the intermediate structure to yield different
typesof recombinant molecules.
This document summarizes molecular basis of mutations. It defines mutations as changes in genetic information and describes different types of mutations including point mutations, chromosomal mutations, germline mutations and somatic mutations. It also discusses various mutagens responsible for mutations like chemical mutagens such as alkylating agents, base analogs and reactive oxygen species, and physical mutagens like UV radiation and ionizing radiation. The mechanisms of different mutagens and types of mutations based on their phenotypic effects are also summarized.
DNA replication occurs through a semiconservative process where the parental DNA strands separate and act as templates for the synthesis of new complementary strands. Key experiments by Meselson and Stahl provided evidence for this semiconservative model. DNA polymerase, discovered by Arthur Kornberg in 1955, is the main enzyme that catalyzes DNA synthesis. It requires DNA templates, dNTPs, and magnesium ions to carry out the step-wise addition of nucleotides in the 5' to 3' direction to form new DNA strands.
The document discusses DNA denaturation and renaturation, including:
- Denaturation involves unwinding the DNA double helix into single strands through heating or chemical treatment, disrupting hydrogen bonds between base pairs. This increases UV absorption.
- Renaturation is the spontaneous rewinding of single strands back into the original double helix structure when denaturing conditions are removed, through base pairing of complementary strands.
- C0t curves plot the fraction of single strands renatured versus the product of DNA concentration and time, and can indicate the complexity and size of the original DNA sample based on renaturation rates. More complex DNA with more dissimilar sequences takes longer to renature
Cot curve dispersed repeated DNA or interspersed repeated DNA tandem repeated DNA Long interspersed repeat sequences (LINEs) Short interspersed nuclear elements (SINEs) satellite, minisatellite and microsatellite DNA Variable Number Tandem Repeat (or VNTR)
The document summarizes the molecular organization of chromosomes in eukaryotic cells. It discusses that [I] chromatin is composed of DNA wound around histone proteins to form bead-like nucleosomes connected by "linker DNA". [II] Nucleosomes assemble into fibers that further coil to form condensed chromosomes. [III] Chromosomes also contain specialized regions like centromeres that aid in chromosome segregation during cell division and telomeres that protect chromosome ends.
1. The document discusses microbial genetics and the flow of genetic information. It defines key terms like genetics, genes, genome, genotype, and phenotype.
2. It describes the structure of DNA and how it carries genetic information as a double-stranded molecule made up of nucleotides. DNA replication is semi-conservative and involves unwinding the strands, creating an RNA primer, and synthesizing new strands in the 5' to 3' direction.
3. The process of transcription is described, where RNA polymerase reads the genetic code from DNA and synthesizes mRNA, which is then translated to produce proteins. Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes undergo transcription but differ in initiation, processing, and coupling with
The document discusses DNA replication in bacteriophages and eukaryotes. In bacteriophages, rolling circle replication produces long concatemers that are then cleaved by an endonuclease into individual linear genomes. Eukaryotic replication differs from prokaryotes in that eukaryotes have multiple chromosomes, linear chromosomes with telomeres, and nucleosomes. Telomeres are replicated by the reverse transcription of an RNA template by telomerase. Nucleosomes are replicated through the addition of new histone proteins to accommodate the packaging of two genomes.
The nucleus is the command center of the cell, containing DNA and machinery to replicate DNA and synthesize proteins. It is enclosed by a double membrane and contains chromatin (DNA and proteins), nucleoli, and other components. Chromatin contains DNA wound around histone proteins and exists in two forms - euchromatin (loosely packed) and heterochromatin (tightly packed). The nucleolus produces ribosomal subunits. The nucleus ensures cellular activities are regulated and directs production of proteins and ribosomes. During cell division, DNA is replicated and chromosomes segregate into daughter cells through the phases of mitosis or meiosis.
The document discusses several key topics related to DNA structure and function:
DNA replication ensures each cell has an exact copy of the DNA before cell division. Errors are constantly checked and repaired to maintain high fidelity. DNA is also rearranged through processes like recombination. The tightly regulated enzymes that perform these metabolic processes were demonstrated by the Meselson-Stahl experiment to replicate DNA using a semiconservative mechanism. DNA is organized through various levels of compaction into condensed chromosomes. This dynamic structure, along with features like centromeres and telomeres, helps regulate DNA accessibility and proper segregation during cell division.
DNA replication involves the semi-conservative duplication of DNA during cell division. The Meselson-Stahl experiment provided evidence supporting the semi-conservative model of replication. Replication begins at an origin of replication and proceeds bidirectionally. It involves unwinding of the DNA double helix, synthesis of an RNA primer, and elongation of the DNA strands by DNA polymerase. Eukaryotic replication is similar but occurs at multiple origins and proceeds at a slower rate than prokaryotes.
Recombinant DNA technology involves combining DNA from different sources and introducing it into a host cell. This allows for precise genetic analysis and practical applications. Key developments included elucidating DNA structure, cracking the genetic code, and describing transcription and translation. Gene cloning was developed in the 1970s, enabling previously impossible experiments. It involves isolating DNA, cutting it with restriction enzymes, ligating it into a vector, transforming host cells to amplify the recombinant DNA. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) allows amplifying specific DNA regions without living cells by repeated heating and cooling in a test tube. It has revolutionized research fields like genetics and molecular biology.
This document provides an overview of the 3 credit hour course "Recombinant DNA technology" with a course code of BioT 3115. The course covers topics such as introduction to gene manipulation, cloning vectors and hosts, DNA library techniques, PCR, DNA sequencing and mutagenesis, and applications of recombinant DNA technology in fields like medicine, agriculture, industry and environment. It also discusses key enzymes used for gene manipulation like restriction enzymes, DNA ligases and topoisomerases.
Friedrich Miescher was the first to isolate DNA in 1869 while studying proteins in white blood cells. Later researchers like Griffith, Avery, and McClintock helped establish that DNA carries genetic information and is responsible for traits. Chargaff discovered DNA has equal amounts of A=T and C=G, hinting at its structure. Franklin's X-ray images and Watson and Crick's model showed DNA is a double helix. DNA replication ensures each cell receives an identical copy of the genetic material.
This document discusses nucleotides, nucleic acids, and heredity. It begins by explaining that cells contain thousands of proteins and chromosomes carry hereditary information in genes made of DNA and histone proteins. The document then discusses that DNA carries genetic information in genes and each gene controls one protein. It describes the basic components and structures of nucleic acids DNA and RNA, including nucleotides, bases, nucleosides, and primary and secondary structures. It explains how DNA replicates and is amplified through PCR. The roles of different RNA types and protein synthesis are covered. The document concludes by discussing DNA repair through the base excision repair pathway.
DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes an identical copy of its DNA. It involves DNA polymerase enzymes that assemble new DNA strands using existing DNA as a template. There are four key steps:
1. Replication initiates at specific origins of replication. In prokaryotes, enzymes recognize and unwind the origin, forming a replication fork.
2. RNA primers are synthesized by primase and DNA polymerase extends the primers to replicate the leading strand continuously and lagging strand in fragments called Okazaki fragments.
3. DNA polymerase proofreads and repairs any errors in the new DNA through its exonuclease activity to ensure high fidelity.
4. Replication terminates when the replication for
This document summarizes key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Prokaryotic genomes are typically smaller, usually contained in a single circular DNA molecule within the nucleoid. The DNA is highly compacted via supercoiling. Genes have compact organization with little non-coding DNA. Operons, where genes are expressed as a unit, are common. Repetitive DNA, transposons, and pathogenicity islands can be transferred horizontally and influence virulence. In contrast, eukaryotic genomes are larger with linear chromosomes, more non-coding DNA, introns, and complex gene regulation.
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic dna replication with their clinical applicationsrohini sane
A comprehensive presentation on Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic DNA Replication with their clinical applications for MBBS , BDS, B Pharm & Biotechnology students to facilitate self- study.
Topoisomerase play a key role in DNA replication by relaxing torsional strain generated during DNA unwinding. They introduce transient breaks in DNA that are then resealed, allowing the relief of supercoiling and knots in the DNA structure. This is essential for processes like replication and transcription to proceed smoothly.
This document summarizes DNA replication. It begins by stating that DNA replication is the process by which DNA copies itself. It then describes the three modes of replication: dispersive, conservative, and semiconservative. The document explains that semiconservative replication was proposed by Watson and Crick, and that evidence from Meselson and Stahl supported this model. Finally, it provides an overview of the key proteins involved in DNA replication, including DNA polymerase, primase, ligase, endonucleases, pilot proteins, and helicase.
1. The document provides an introduction to genetics and describes the structure and replication of DNA. It defines key genetic terms like gene, chromosome, DNA and explains the DNA double helix model proposed by Watson and Crick.
2. The summary describes the DNA double helix structure including that it consists of two anti-parallel polynucleotide chains held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs.
3. DNA replication is semi-conservative and involves unwinding of the DNA helix at the origin of replication to form a replication fork where new DNA strands are synthesized in the 5’-3’ direction.
Able to define replication in the context of the central dogma.
Able to understand the basic mechanism of DNA replication and know the various enzymes that play a role in this process.
Able to know proofreading and repair mechanisms of DNA replications
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
Phenomics assisted breeding in crop improvementIshaGoswami9
As the population is increasing and will reach about 9 billion upto 2050. Also due to climate change, it is difficult to meet the food requirement of such a large population. Facing the challenges presented by resource shortages, climate
change, and increasing global population, crop yield and quality need to be improved in a sustainable way over the coming decades. Genetic improvement by breeding is the best way to increase crop productivity. With the rapid progression of functional
genomics, an increasing number of crop genomes have been sequenced and dozens of genes influencing key agronomic traits have been identified. However, current genome sequence information has not been adequately exploited for understanding
the complex characteristics of multiple gene, owing to a lack of crop phenotypic data. Efficient, automatic, and accurate technologies and platforms that can capture phenotypic data that can
be linked to genomics information for crop improvement at all growth stages have become as important as genotyping. Thus,
high-throughput phenotyping has become the major bottleneck restricting crop breeding. Plant phenomics has been defined as the high-throughput, accurate acquisition and analysis of multi-dimensional phenotypes
during crop growing stages at the organism level, including the cell, tissue, organ, individual plant, plot, and field levels. With the rapid development of novel sensors, imaging technology,
and analysis methods, numerous infrastructure platforms have been developed for phenotyping.
Unlocking the mysteries of reproduction: Exploring fecundity and gonadosomati...AbdullaAlAsif1
The pygmy halfbeak Dermogenys colletei, is known for its viviparous nature, this presents an intriguing case of relatively low fecundity, raising questions about potential compensatory reproductive strategies employed by this species. Our study delves into the examination of fecundity and the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) in the Pygmy Halfbeak, D. colletei (Meisner, 2001), an intriguing viviparous fish indigenous to Sarawak, Borneo. We hypothesize that the Pygmy halfbeak, D. colletei, may exhibit unique reproductive adaptations to offset its low fecundity, thus enhancing its survival and fitness. To address this, we conducted a comprehensive study utilizing 28 mature female specimens of D. colletei, carefully measuring fecundity and GSI to shed light on the reproductive adaptations of this species. Our findings reveal that D. colletei indeed exhibits low fecundity, with a mean of 16.76 ± 2.01, and a mean GSI of 12.83 ± 1.27, providing crucial insights into the reproductive mechanisms at play in this species. These results underscore the existence of unique reproductive strategies in D. colletei, enabling its adaptation and persistence in Borneo's diverse aquatic ecosystems, and call for further ecological research to elucidate these mechanisms. This study lends to a better understanding of viviparous fish in Borneo and contributes to the broader field of aquatic ecology, enhancing our knowledge of species adaptations to unique ecological challenges.
ESPP presentation to EU Waste Water Network, 4th June 2024 “EU policies driving nutrient removal and recycling
and the revised UWWTD (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive)”
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Travis Hills of Minnesota developed a method to convert waste into high-value dry fertilizer, significantly enriching soil quality. By providing farmers with a valuable resource derived from waste, Travis Hills helps enhance farm profitability while promoting environmental stewardship. Travis Hills' sustainable practices lead to cost savings and increased revenue for farmers by improving resource efficiency and reducing waste.
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
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Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
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Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...
Types of dna recombination
1. Various types Of DNA
Recombination
Presented to:
Dr. Tanzeela Riaz
Presented by:
Aiman Nisar
L1S16BSMR0013
2. Introduction
• “the rearrangement of genetic material, especially by crossing over in
chromosomes or by the artificial joining of segments of DNA from
different organisms”.
• Occurs in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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4. Types
1. General or homologous recombination
2. Site-specific recombination
3. Illegitimate or non-homologous
4. Replicative recombination
5. Mitotic recombination
5. 1. Homologous/General Recombination
• Occurs between homologous chromosomes
• Both in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• Explaining models:
1. Holiday Model
2. Double strand break model
11. 1. Homologous Recombination
(OVERVIEW)
• RecBCD Complex:
• Exonuclease function (One chromosome remains intact, other has a double stranded break).
• Helicase activity (moves along chromosome and opens it up, reaches chi site)
• 3’ overank formed
• Rec A:
• Completely covers one strand
• Makes chiasma of other strand
13. 2. Site Specific Recombination
• This is observed between particular, very short, sequences, usually
containing similarities.
• Occurs in bacteriophages, bacteria, unicellular eukaryotes
• Involves one enzyme only:
• Recombinase (either serine or tyrosine)
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18. 2. Site specific DNA Recombination
(OVERVIEW)
• Recombinase:
• binds at RRS(Recombinase Recoginition Sites) present on both chromosomes
• has OH- at the end that acts as nucleophile and interacts with phosphodiester
bond of DNA
• forms nick by cleaving between TAGC
• swaps the segments
19. 2. Site specific DNA Recombination
(OVERVIEW)
• Serine Recombinase makes double stranded breaks in both
chromosomes
• Tyrosine Recombinase makes double stranded breaks in each
recombinant strands of both chromosomes
20. 3. Non-homologous/Illegitimate
Recombination
• This type occurs between DNA molecules that are not necessarily
similar.
• In bacteria and the yeast integration of such DNA into the genome
requires substantial sequence similarity between incoming DNA and
the recipient site.
• However, cells of other fungi, higher plants, and animals are able to
integrate foreign DNA into their chromosomes with little or no
sequence similarity.
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22. 3. Non-homologous/Illegitimate Recombination
(OVERVIEW)
• Ku70,80 protein complex
• recognizes site of broken DNA
• Forms “DNA binding component” of DNA Dependent Protein Kinase(DNA-PK)
• Encircles DNA preventing it from binding with unbroken DNA
• Polymerases synthesize new DNA
• Nucleases cleave and clean ends
• XRCC4 stabilize DNA Ligase4
23. 4. Replicative Recombination/Replicative
Transposition
• Generates a new copy of a segment of DNA.
• Many transposable elements use a process of replicative
recombination to generate a new copy of the transposable element at
a new location.
• Copy and paste method
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25. 5. Mitotic Recombination
• This doesn’t actually happen during mitosis, but during interphase
• The process is similar to that in meiotic recombination, and has its
possible advantages
• But it’s usually harmful and can result in tumors.
• This type of recombination is increased when cells are exposed to
radiation.