if you could construct an artificial chromosome, wat elemnts wud u introduce into it so that it cud function?

Question

biology...

Answer 1

...proper spelling? I guess you'd need that yo work properly!

Ok, a part from that, it will depend if you are aiming to construct a prokaryotic or eukaryotic artificial chromosome.

Examples of eukaryotic chromosomes are Human Artificial Chromosomes (HAC) and Yeast Artificial Chromosomes (YAC).
Both yeast and human chromosomes will need three main components. Capping the ends of chromosomes are telomeres, brief sequences of DNA repeated over and over. Then there must be the so-called origins of replication, DNA sequences that initiate the replication of a chromosome during cell division.

At the center of each chromosome should be the mysterious centromere, which plays a vital role in the chromosome's segregation in a dividing cell.

Bacterial artificial chromosomes or BACS are much simplier as they consist in a circular DNA molecules which contain a replicon that is based on the F factor. No need for centromeres or telomeres!

Answer 2

This doesn't really have to do with the genetic components, but epigenetics is crucial to the actual functioning of a chromosome. Basically, epigenetics deals with how genes are transcribed - when each is turned on, etc. An example of this would be histones. These are protein complexes that wrap the DNA up when it's not in use. Additional control of genes is accomplished through methylation and phosphorylation, both of the histone components and of the nucleic acids themselves. Unless you want your DNA to be so tangled up that it's no longer useful, histones are another key element of your artificial cs.

Answer 3

Cool Question! I've never heard this one before!

I like the answers that "lovely green eyes". She seems to know her stuff.

If all the other important elements are present before introduction of the new chromosome (i.e. proteins which will replicate the artificial chromosome, polymerases to transcribe the genes on the artificial chromosome, and histone modifiying proteins to maintain the artificial chromosomes) then I would go with the answer "lovely green eyes" gave.

Best Karma to you for asking a mind blowing question!

Answer 4

Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine and Thymine... Try to now ther chemical Formulas....


Well Artificial ... Man you must be a complete genius to do that...


You need to now every combination for each gene and process in your body

Answer 5

I'l say God to grant me each and all the happiness in this international. My happiness includes:- a million. WEALTH 2. well-being 3. LOVING relatives 4. suitable existence important different 5. in no way ENDDING existence. magnificent question ha...... :-)

Answer 6

A dictionary so people like you could spell correctly.

Answer 7

DNa- n for that ud need nucleotides- Guanine, Cytosine, Adenine and Thiamine.... dunno wat else