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DNA and Genes Modified Chapters 10, 11, & 12 DNA verse RNA….Review DNA and RNA are nucleic acids ◦ DNA – genetic information ◦ RNA – used to build proteins Built by nucleotides Can be single stranded or double stranded Bases Bonds DNA verse Gene?? DNA ◦ Nucleic acid ◦ Comprised of chromosomes ◦ Every person genetically unique Gene ◦ Segment of DNA ◦ Carries instructions for products to be made ◦ Every person has same genes, but each varies DNA Replication Complete set of genetic instructions must pass from one generation to the next Begins at specific sites on a double helix Proceeds in both directions Overview: 1. Strands separate a. New nucleotides b. Result: 2 DNA copies, each: 1 new & 1 old chain 2. DNA polymerase 3. Leading strand 4. Lagging strand 5. Primer Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to RNA to Protein Information contained in DNA is stored in blocks called genes ◦ genes code for proteins ◦ proteins determine what a cell will be like DNA stores information in nucleus ◦ instructions are copied from the DNA into messages comprised of RNA ◦ these messages are sent out into the cell direct the assembly of proteins Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to RNA to Protein The path of information is often referred to as the central dogma DNA RNA protein Gene expression : ◦ Transcription messenger RNA (mRNA) made from a gene within the DNA ◦ Translation Using the mRNA to direct the production of a protein Transcription: First step ◦ Occurs in nucleus ◦ Genetic information transferred from DNA to RNA ◦ Important players: ◦ ◦ RNA polymerase Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) Introns removed Exons spliced together Translation Second step Occurs in cytoplasm Conversion from the nucleic acid language to the protein language Important players: ◦ Messenger RNA (mRNA) mRNA is “read” in threenucleotide units called codons ◦ Transfer RNA (tRNA) The genetic code (RNA codons) There are 64 different codons in the genetic code!!!! Genes gone bad… Mutation ◦ Any change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA ◦ Can result in changes in the amino acids in proteins ◦ Often harmful, but are they always?? Mutations may result from ◦ Errors in DNA replication ◦ Physical or chemical agents called mutagens How are Genes Regulated?? In cellular differentiation: ◦ Certain genes turned on and off ◦ Cells become specialized in structure and function In gene expression: ◦ A gene is turned on and transcribed into RNA ◦ Information flows from genes to proteins, genotype to phenotype DNA TECHNOLOGY How do we use DNA to our advantage??? Cloning Recombinant DNA GMO Cloning Plants and Animals Nuclear transplantation ◦ Involves replacing nuclei of egg cells with nuclei from differentiated cells ◦ Has been used to clone a variety of animals Scottish researchers cloned the first mammal in 1997 ◦ Dolly!! ◦ Reproductive cloning Recombinant DNA Technology Set of techniques for combining genes from different sources into a single DNA molecule genetically modified (GM) organism ◦ organism that carries recombinant DNA Recombinant DNA technology is applied in the field of biotechnology ◦ Biotechnology uses various organisms to perform practical tasks Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Replacing traditional plant-breeding programs Corn has been genetically modified to resist insect infestation Recombinant DNA Techniques Bacteria…. To work with genes in the laboratory, biologists often use bacterial plasmids ◦ Small, circular DNA molecules Recombinant DNA Techniques Plasmids ◦ Can easily incorporate foreign DNA ◦ Readily taken up by bacterial cells ◦ Act as vectors DNA carriers that move genes from one cell to another Can help biologists produce large quantities of a desired protein Cutting and Pasting DNA with Restriction Enzymes To combine the plasmid and gene: ◦ piece of DNA must be spliced into a plasmid Accomplished using restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences cuts produce pieces of DNA called restriction fragments May have “sticky ends” that are important for joining DNA from different sources Transformation of Insulin Gene human insulin gene isolated and cut from its location on the human chromosome ◦ using a restriction enzyme plasmid is cut using the same restriction enzyme desired DNA (insulin gene) and plasmid DNA can be joined using DNA ligase plasmid now contains the genetic instructions on how to produce the protein insulin Bacteria can be artificially induced to take up the recombinant DNA plasmids and be transformed ◦ successfully transformed bacteria will contain the desired insulin gene transformed bacteria containing the insulin gene can be isolated and grown As transformed bacteria grow they will produce the insulin proteins coded for the recombinant DNA ◦ Insulin harvested and used to treat diabetes DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Science DNA technology has rapidly revolutionized the field of forensics ◦ scientific analysis of evidence from crime scenes Uses: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Paternity Victim identification Crimes Evolutionary research Study ancient pieces of DNA Cheddar Man!!!! Tracking the Anthrax Killer In October 2001, Florida man died from inhalation anthrax ◦ By the end of the year, four other people had also died from anthrax Investigators analyzed the genome of the anthrax spores used in each attack ◦ Able to establish that the spores from all of the cases were identical Suggested a single perpetrator of the crime Able to match the anthrax with one laboratory subtype The Ames strain “Conviction…” Betty Anne Waters ◦ Ayer, MA 1982 – brother arrested for murder Waters went to CCRI ◦ GED ◦ Associates ◦ Went to Roger Williams to get Bachelors and Law degree Became brothers lawyer ◦ Witnesses lied**** ◦ DNA evidence in 1990’s ◦ Innocence Project Released in 2001 after serving 18 years in prison ◦ $3.4 million dollar settlement http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4273341977/