Why Use Restriction Enzymes and Gel Electrophoresis in Molecular Biology?

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The discussion revolves around the use of restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis in molecular biology, focusing on their purposes, the importance of using purified DNA samples, and the protective mechanisms in prokaryotes regarding their own restriction enzymes.

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  • One participant asks about the purpose of restriction endonucleases in prokaryotes and how these organisms protect their DNA from their own restriction enzymes.
  • Another question raised concerns the importance of using purified DNA samples in restriction digest and gel electrophoresis instead of homogenized tissue.
  • A third question inquires about the general reasons for using restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis in molecular biology.
  • Some participants suggest that the answers to these questions can typically be found in textbooks or lecture notes.
  • One participant expresses frustration and mentions they have already found the answers but were initially stressed and unable to focus.

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[SOLVED] BiOchem lab DNA electrophoresis

1) what is the the purpose of restriction endonucleases in prokaryotes? how do these organisms protect their DNA against the effects of their own restriction enzyme?


2)why is it important to use purified Dna samplesin restriction digest and gel electrophoresis? Rather then just using homogenized tissue?


3) why we use restriction enzyme and gel electophoresis in molecular biology?
 
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Have you tried to Google this. I'm sure you can find it on Wikipedia.
 
The answers to these sorts of questions really should just be in your textbook or lecture notes. Once you've found them, if there's something you need explained further or clarified, post the answer you get and your more specific question about it, and we can then help.
 
well thanks any way I already have found the answer.I were just streesd out and weren't able to focus...
 

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