The concept is known as "immensely specific homologous Base Pairing" between two nucleic acid strands [that are distinct only due to their separation] and between complementary nucleic acid sequences (of varying Lengths).
Yes, Rna and Dna may homologous Base pair.
complementary base pairing-apex
The activation site of an enzyme can only bind to a specific substrate.
The protein handle refers to specific regions on a chromosome where proteins can bind and interact with DNA. These protein handles help regulate various cellular processes such as gene expression, DNA replication, and chromosome structure. They play a crucial role in organizing and controlling the functions of the chromosome.
The hybridization probe is said to be complementary because it is designed to bind specifically to its complementary target sequence in the DNA or RNA of interest. This complementary binding is necessary for the probe to accurately detect and identify the target sequence in a sample.
The active site is the region where the enzyme and substrate bind together. It is a specific location on the enzyme where the substrate molecules can fit and undergo a chemical reaction. The active site is crucial for the enzyme to catalyze the reaction efficiently.
Formamide lowers the melting point of nucleic acids so that the strands separate more readily. DNA is normally more stable in a double-stranded structure (even if every base isn't complementary) and less stable when single-stranded, so formamide must increase the stability of single-strandedness. In in situ hybridization, an RNA probe binds to mRNA that is already single-stranded. mRNA does not gain any stability by being a hybrid unless the probe is specific and can bind properly, thus increasing stability. For example, in the presence of formamide, a U nucleotide would rather bind to an A than nothing (binding to specific probe is better than staying single stranded), but a U nucleotide would rather bind to nothing than a G (binding to non specific probe is worse than binding to nothing). https://www.roche-applied-science.com/PROD_INF/MANUALS/InSitu/pdf/ISH_33-37.pdf
Transcription factors bind to specific DNA sequences called enhancers and promoters to regulate gene expression.
cellular proteins have an specific site where ATP can bind
An antibody can typically bind to one specific type of antigen.
Restriction enzymes recognize specific sequences of nucleotides in DNA molecules called recognition sites. These enzymes bind to these sites and cleave the DNA at specific locations, allowing for precise genetic modification.
Enhancers bind to specific regions of DNA within the cell to regulate gene expression.
Yes, activators bind to enhancers to regulate gene expression by increasing the transcription of specific genes.