1. PLASMID ISOLATION AND ANALYSIS Part IV DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

2. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 1
Prepare the agarose gel one day before Part IV.
Review this procedure at the beginning of the printed protocol or go to the Agarose Gel Prep in the DNA Fingerprinting protocol on the ISU biotech web site at:
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3. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 1 Step 1
Mark four 1.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes as follows:
pUC-, pUC+, Mini+, and Mini-
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4. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 1 Step 2
Use the matrix below to mix the reagents. Add all reagents directly into the solution. Change tips after each reagent addition.
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5. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 1 Step 3
Incubate the mixtures in a 37oC water bath for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
One hour of incubation yields the best results.
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6. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 1 Step 4
Store the reaction in the freezer at -20oC until you are ready
for electrophoresis.
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7. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 2 Step 1
Thaw the solutions at room temperature and add 4 ul of migration dye
in each of the four reaction tubes.
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8. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 2 Step 2
Set the micropipettor to 20 ul and draw the sample from tube pUC-.
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9. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 2 Step 3
Load the 20 ul of the DNA sample by placing the pipette tip into
the top of the well and slowly releasing the solution into the well.
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10. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 2 Step 4
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the tubes marked pUC+, Mini+ and Mini-.
Add the 1X TBE buffer (70 ml 10X TBE diluted with 630 ml distilled
water) to the electrophoresis chamber making sure to cover the gel.
Run the gels at 150 volts for 1 hour.
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11. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 2 Step 5
Your instructor will run and stain the gel so you can view it later.
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12. DNA Analysis Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Day 3 Results
pUC
MiniPrep
pUC
MiniPrep
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