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Isolation and purification of DNA involve extracting DNA from cells and removing contaminants to obtain a pure sample for downstream applications. Here's an overview of the methods commonly used for DNA isolation and purification: 1. Basic Steps of DNA Isolation Cell Lysis : Breaking open the cells to release their contents, including DNA. DNA Separation : Separating DNA from other cellular components like proteins, lipids, and RNA. DNA Purification : Removing contaminants to obtain pure DNA. DNA Precipitation : Concentrating DNA by precipitating it out of the solution. 2. Common Methods for DNA Isolation A. Organic Extraction (Phenol-Chloroform Method) Procedure : Cell Lysis : Cells are lysed using a detergent and proteinase K to break down proteins and membranes. Phenol-Chloroform Extraction : An equal volume of phenol-chloroform is added to the lysate. The mixture is centrifuged to separate into two phases: an aqueous phase (containing DNA) and an organic phase (containing prote...

Methods for nucleic acid sequence analysis involve determining the order of nucleotides in DNA or RNA. Here are some key methods used for sequencing nucleic acids: 1. Sanger Sequencing Overview : The first widely used DNA sequencing method. It involves DNA polymerization with chain-terminating dideoxynucleotides, producing fragments of different lengths that can be read to determine the sequence. Applications : Suitable for sequencing individual genes, small plasmids, or PCR products up to about 1,000 base pairs. It is also commonly used for verifying sequences obtained by other methods. 2. Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Overview : High-throughput sequencing technologies like Illumina, Ion Torrent, and others allow sequencing of millions to billions of DNA fragments in parallel. Applications : Whole-genome sequencing, transcriptome analysis (RNA-Seq), metagenomics, and targeted sequencing of specific genomic regions. Advantages : Rapid and cost-effective for large-scale sequencing pr...