17. Genomes and DNA Sequencing
TLDRThe video discusses techniques for identifying disease genes, starting with linkage mapping to locate genes on chromosomes. It covers molecular markers like microsatellites and SNPs that exhibit genetic variation, enabling linkage analysis. To detect SNPs, DNA sequencing methods are introduced - first, manual Sanger sequencing involving chain termination with dideoxynucleotides to generate fragment bands. Then, automated next-generation sequencing which uses fluorescently labeled nucleotides and parallelization to efficiently readout sequences.
Takeaways
- 😀 DNA sequencing helps identify genes responsible for heritable diseases by establishing linkage between the disease and molecular markers
- 🧬 Molecular markers like microsatellites and SNPs exhibit genetic variation that enables linkage mapping
- 🔬 Gel electrophoresis determines DNA fragment length to detect variation in molecular markers
- 💉 PCR amplifies molecular marker sequences using primers flanking the repeat region
- 🌟 Sanger sequencing uses chain termination with dideoxynucleotides to generate sequence ladders
- 🔎 Restriction fragment length polymorphisms visualize SNP variation destroying a restriction site
- 🧪 Autosomal dominant diseases can be linked to an allele using pedigree analysis
- 📈 Smaller DNA fragments migrate faster in gel electrophoresis
- 🧬 Multiple molecular markers establish higher confidence in disease linkage
- 💡 Fluorescently-labeled dNTPs enable high-throughput parallel sequencing in NGS
Q & A
What is functional complementation and how can knowing the DNA sequence help with it?
-Functional complementation involves making a DNA library with different DNA fragments cloned into plasmids, and then finding the plasmid that can rescue a defect in a mutant. Knowing the DNA sequence allows you to more rapidly identify similar genes in other organisms by sequence homology rather than having to screen whole libraries.
What are molecular markers and why are they needed for linkage mapping?
-Molecular markers are variations in the genome that can be tracked. They are needed for linkage mapping because phenotypes like hair color in humans are determined by many genes, not single genes like in fruit flies. So we need these markers to track linkage.
How does a microsatellite marker exhibit polymorphism?
-A microsatellite consists of a simple sequence like CA repeated many times. There is variation in the number of repeats between individuals, which can be detected as different sized PCR fragments when amplifying the microsatellite region.
What is a SNP and what makes it useful for linkage mapping?
-A SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) is a variation at a single nucleotide position in the genome. Because there are many SNPs spread throughout the genome, they are very useful molecular markers for narrowing down where a disease gene is located.
What is an RFLP?
-An RFLP (restriction fragment length polymorphism) is a subclass of SNP that occurs in a restriction enzyme recognition site. It can be visualized by a change in the fragment pattern produced when cutting the DNA with that restriction enzyme.
How does gel electrophoresis allow measurement of DNA fragment lengths?
-In gel electrophoresis, shorter DNA fragments move faster through the gel. By running a DNA ladder of known fragment lengths, the distance migrated by the sample fragments can be used to determine their length.
What are the key components needed for Sanger sequencing?
-The key components are: a single-stranded DNA template, a primer, DNA polymerase, nucleotides, and dideoxynucleotides. The dideoxynucleotides cause chain termination at different positions to generate fragments of varying lengths.
How can fluorescence be used in next-generation sequencing?
-The nucleotides are labeled with fluorescent dyes of different colors. When they are incorporated by the polymerase, the fluorescence can be detected to determine the sequence. The dye is then chemically cleaved to allow extension of the next nucleotide.
What type of inheritance pattern is illustrated by the disease pedigree example?
-The pedigree illustrates autosomal dominant inheritance. All affected individuals inherit the same microsatellite allele M from the affected parent.
Why is having two different restriction enzyme recognition sites useful for specifically inserting a gene fragment?
-The two different sticky ends ensure the fragment ligates into the plasmid vector in only one orientation. This allows construction of an in-frame fusion protein without introduced stop codons if using a single site.
Outlines
😀 Introduction to using DNA sequencing to identify disease genes
🔬 Using PCR and gel electrophoresis to detect simple sequence repeats
🧬 Linkage mapping using microsatellite polymorphisms
🌟 Other types of molecular markers for linkage mapping
📝 DNA sequencing to detect SNPs
🔬 Example of Sanger sequencing
⚛️ Modern next generation sequencing techniques
Mindmap
Keywords
💡DNA sequencing
💡linkage mapping
💡microsatellites
💡single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
💡gel electrophoresis
💡PCR
💡restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)
💡Sanger sequencing
💡pedigree analysis
💡autosomal dominant
Highlights
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