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3.1.7: DNA Ligation Supplies

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    67614
    • Nathan Reyna, Ruth Plymale, & Kristen Johnson
    • Ouachita Babtist University & University of New Hampshire
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    DNA Ligation:

    Materials

    Amount Needed

    (Per Reaction)

    Distilled Water

    5 uL (up to 10 uL)

    10X DNA Ligation Buffer (Cat#: B0202S)

    1 uL

    Linearized Plasmid Backbone (Amp,Chlor,Kan,Tet)

    1 uL

    Double Digested DNA insert fragments

    1 uL

    T4 DNA ligase (Cat#: M0202S)

    1 uL

    Ice Bucket

    1

    Microcentrifuge Tube

    1

    Micropipette and Tips

    1-10 uL

    Heat Block (80C)

    1 (used by class)


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