Recombinant DNA Technology (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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What is in vivo gene cloning?
What is in vivo gene cloning?
Producing copies of a specific gene within living organisms
What are sticky ends?
What are sticky ends?
Single-stranded DNA overhangs from staggered restriction cuts
What does DNA ligase do?
What does DNA ligase do?
Joins DNA fragments permanently by bonding the backbone
What is recombinant DNA?
What is recombinant DNA?
DNA combining genetic material from different sources
What does a promoter region do?
What does a promoter region do?
Binding site for RNA polymerase to initiate transcription
What does a terminator region do?
What does a terminator region do?
Signals RNA polymerase to stop transcription
What are plasmids?
What are plasmids?
Small, circular DNA in bacteria used as vectors
What is transformation (in gene cloning)?
What is transformation (in gene cloning)?
Process of introducing plasmids into bacterial cells
What do marker genes do?
What do marker genes do?
Produce identifiable traits to find successful transformants
How do fluorescent markers identify success?
How do fluorescent markers identify success?
Successful transformants don't fluoresce (gene disrupted)
