Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Explain the role of the Gel − electrophoresis in Biotechnology
Solution
Gel electrophoresis- It is a technique that allows us to separate DNA fragments on the basis of their size. In this technique, the negatively charged DNA fragments are are forced to move under an electric field through a medium or matrix. All the DNA fragments thus move towards anode and get separated according to their size through sieving effect provided by the agarose gel. The DNA of desired length can then be isolated and used in constructing recombinant DNA by joining them with cloning vectors.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Does our blood have proteases and nucleases?
Explain the role of Restriction endonuclease in Biotechnology
Explain the role of the Selectable markers in pBR322 in Biotechnology.
Mention the chemical change that proinsulin undergoes, to be able to act as mature insulin
Answer the following question:
Give the full form of EFB.
Which of the following option is correctly matched?
Match the following columns.
| Column I | Column II |
| Neomycin | 1. Streptomyces fradioe |
| Terramycin | 2. Pencillium notatum |
| Viridian | 3. Streptomyces rimoses |
| Penicillin | 4. Gliocladuiln virens |
In which field application of biotechnology occurs?
Differentiate between diagnostics and therapeutics. Give one example for each category.
Highlight five areas where biotechnology has influenced our lives.
