Genome manipulation techniques

13 important questions on Genome manipulation techniques

What are two methods for forward genetics?

- Mutagenesis
- Transposons

What are four methods for reverse genetics?

- RNA interference (protein knockdown)
- Transgenesis
- Homologous gene targeting
- CRISPR/Cas9

What is the goal of mutagenesis and the use of transposons?

To create random mutations.
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How are transposons used in fruit flies?

Two flies are mated, of which the one has transposable elements (P elements), and the other has the machinery for it to jump, so that the F1 generation has random mutations.

How does transgenesis work?

- A DNA construct (with its own promoter) is injected into an oocyte,
- which randomly integrates somewhere in the genome,
- which leads to overexpression of the gene (which is often a mutant gene)

What are the parts of a transgenic construct?

- A promoter (which can be e.g. tissue-specific)
- (An intron (with regulatory elements))
- Transgene (cDNA)
- Poly(A) signal

What are the two endogenous genome editing methods?

- Homologous gene targeting
- CRISPR/Cas9

What are the difference between NHEJ and HR?

NHEJ repairs (not so accurately) double-strand breaks, HR is much more accurate, it uses another strand as a template.

How does homologous gene targeting work?

A targeting vector is inserted on a specific location, using the mechanisms of the HR repair mechanism

What does the targeting vector contain?

- Arms for homologous recombination, which are 100% identical to the chromosomal DNA on the location where it should be inserted,
- A selectable marker in the middle (which can be a null allele, mutant allele or a floxed (conditional) allele)

How is homologous gene targeting used in mice?

1. Gene targeted ES cells are produced
2. The ES cells are injected in the blastocyst, which produces chimeras
3. A mouse colony is breeded

What is the difference between transgenesis and homologous gene targeting as regards the cell stage in which the injection (HGT: ES cells, T: DNA) is placed?

Homologous gene targeting: blastocyst stage
Transgenesis: oocytes

What is a disadvantage of homologous gene targeting?

It works well in mice, but not in humans.

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