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Ch. 9 - Biotechnology & DNA Technology
Tortora - Microbiology: An Introduction 14th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 2

The DNA probe, 3'-GGCTTA, will hybridize with which of the following?
a. 5'-CCGUUA
b. 5'-CCGAAT
c. 5'-GGCTTA
d. 3'-CCGAAT
e. 3'-GGCAAU

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Identify the sequence of the DNA probe given: 3'-GGCTTA-5'. This means the probe runs from the 3' end to the 5' end with the bases G, G, C, T, T, A in that order.
Recall that DNA hybridization occurs between complementary strands running in opposite directions (antiparallel). So, the probe's 3' to 5' sequence will hybridize with a strand running 5' to 3' that is complementary.
Determine the complementary bases for each nucleotide in the probe: G pairs with C, C pairs with G, T pairs with A, and A pairs with T. So, the complementary sequence to 3'-GGCTTA-5' is 5'-CCGAAT-3'.
Compare the complementary sequence 5'-CCGAAT-3' with the options provided to find the exact match. Remember to check both the sequence and the direction (5' to 3' or 3' to 5').
Select the option that matches the complementary sequence and orientation, confirming the correct hybridization partner for the probe.

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DNA Base Pairing Rules

DNA strands pair through complementary bases: adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G). This specificity allows a DNA probe to bind only to a sequence with the complementary bases in the correct orientation.
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Chargaff's Rules

Directionality of DNA Strands

DNA strands have directionality, running from 5' to 3'. Hybridization occurs between strands oriented antiparallel, meaning a 3' to 5' strand pairs with a 5' to 3' strand, which is crucial for identifying the correct complementary sequence.
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Leading & Lagging DNA Strands

DNA Probe Hybridization

A DNA probe is a short, single-stranded sequence used to detect complementary DNA by hybridization. It binds only to sequences that are perfectly complementary and antiparallel, enabling identification of specific DNA targets.
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DNA Polymerases
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