Synthesis of new DNA
The reaction used to radioactively label DNA is typically performed using a DNA polymerase enzyme along with radioactive nucleotides, such as [α-32P]dNTPs. This allows for the incorporation of the radioactive label into the DNA strand during the polymerase reaction.
DNA polymerase
Radioactively tagged bacteriophages are used to confirm that DNA, not protein, is injected into host cells during infection. The radioactively labeled DNA can be detected inside the host cells after infection, providing evidence that DNA is the genetic material transferred by the bacteriophages. This experiment was crucial in establishing DNA as the genetic material in organisms.
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Make a solution with the two types of DNA
Synthesis of new DNA
Synthesis of new DNA.
The reaction that is commonly used to radioactively label DNA is the nick translation method, where a DNA molecule is treated with a DNA polymerase, dNTPs (including radioactive ones), and a DNAase to create radioactive labeled DNA fragments.
DNA polymerase
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Radioactively tagged bacteriophages are used to confirm that DNA, not protein, is injected into host cells during infection. The radioactively labeled DNA can be detected inside the host cells after infection, providing evidence that DNA is the genetic material transferred by the bacteriophages. This experiment was crucial in establishing DNA as the genetic material in organisms.
Make a solution with the two types of DNA
The reaction used to radioactively label DNA is the random primer labeling reaction. This involves using short oligonucleotide primers that hybridize randomly to the DNA template, which are then extended using a DNA polymerase in the presence of radioactive nucleotides.
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Radioactive nucleotide
Fluorescent dyes are commonly used to label DNA and protein in experiments. These dyes emit light when exposed to specific wavelengths of light, allowing for visualization and analysis of the labeled molecules. Additionally, radioactive isotopes can also be used for labeling, but they may pose safety and disposal challenges.