Describe in detail how phoA and LacZ translational fusions are used to determine topology of membrane proteins in bacteria.
Describe in detail how phoA and LacZ translational fusions are used to determine topology of membrane...
Describe, with specific detail (step-by-step cause/effect) and drawings, how glucose is transported across the membrane via Passive Transport. Include concentrations gradients, membrane proteins, direction of flow and any other details you feel are relevant Name two kinds of proteins that are involved in the movement of glucose into the cell.
describe in great detail the technique used to determine bacteria sensitivity to antibiotic?
Define two types of topology diagrams and describe in detail at least one reason for needing to refer to each one.
SDS-PAGE is often used to determine the location and orientation of membrane associated proteins. Commonly, experimental preparations of membranes are treated in a variety of ways in order to extract the proteins, which are then subjected to SDS-PAGE. These treatments will affect membrane proteins in different ways, based on how they are arranged in the membrane. One of the most common pre-treatments is by the digestive enzyme trypsin, which degrades polypeptide chains. Trypsin is too large to cross a membrane,...
Draw or find a network diagram, identify the topology, and describe the type of cabling used in its configuration. Tell us when to use the topology and when we should not use it. Instructions In your initial response, address the following points: Draw or link a diagram of a network topology. Describe how your network topology works. Which types of cables would you use in its configuration? How do your choices affect speed, network congestion, and performance? When would you...
Describe, in detail, the synthesis and insertion into the ER membrane of the insulin receptor. This receptor employs the cleavage of an ER Signal sequence and an internal stop-transfer membrane-anchor sequence.
Describe, in detail, the synthesis and insertion into the ER membrane of the asialoglycoprotein receptor. This receptor employs an internal signal anchor sequence.
Describe how a proton pump transforms energy, and how the transformed energy is utilized by membrane transport proteins.
Describe the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure. What experimental methods support this model? With regard to membrane fluidity, how can molecules move within membranes? How CAN’T they move? What types of molecules increase or decrease membrane fluidity? How do alpha-helices allow proteins to pass through membranes? Describe the differences between integral membrane proteins, peripheral membrane proteins and lipid-anchored proteins with regard to how they interact with the membrane.
Describe in detail two ways in which transcription of the trp operon (containing genes used for biosynthesis of trypotophan) and lac operon (containing genes used for digestion of lactose) are regulated differently. Include what types of proteins/ligands are regulating each operon, and how the various components interact. Diagrams may be helpful to your explanation.