Using UNIPROT & GenBank to Locate Gene Sequences [Given a Known Protein]

The video tutorial explains how to locate the sequence of a specific gene for a protein using either the protein name or its code. It demonstrates the process using the protein Aladdin, showing how to search on uniprot.org and find the gene sequence. The tutorial covers both methods: using the protein name and using the protein code. It also highlights the importance of the XM number for identifying genes in less-studied organisms and provides guidance on accessing gene sequences and related metadata.

What is the first step in locating a gene sequence for a specific protein?

• Accessing the GenBank database

• Consulting a scientific paper

• Searching for the protein on UniProt

• Using the BLAST tool

How can you narrow down the search results on UniProt to find the specific protein for an organism?

• By using the protein's molecular weight

• By using the protein's pH level

• By specifying the organism in the search

• By entering the protein's amino acid sequence

What is the XM number used for in the context of gene sequencing?

• To identify the protein's molecular weight

• To calculate the protein's pH level

• To find the gene sequence encoding the protein

• To determine the protein's function

Why is the FASTA format useful when accessing gene sequences?

• It includes detailed metadata about the gene

• It allows for easy copying and pasting of the sequence

• It provides a visual representation of the protein

• It offers a 3D model of the protein structure

Why is the XM number particularly important in less-studied organisms?

• It helps in identifying unnamed proteins

• It provides the protein's 3D structure

• It indicates the protein's molecular weight

• It shows the protein's pH level