Genetic Technologies and Their Benefits (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Recombinant DNA
Recombinant DNA
DNA from different sources combined together
Restriction enzyme function
Restriction enzyme function
Cuts DNA at specific base sequences
DNA ligase function
DNA ligase function
Joins DNA fragments together permanently
Gene therapy
Gene therapy
Inserting healthy gene into cells to replace defective gene
Transgenic species
Transgenic species
Organism with genetic material from a different species
Bt cotton main benefit
Bt cotton main benefit
Reduces pesticide use, targets only specific pests
Knock-out mice purpose
Knock-out mice purpose
Study gene function by observing effects of inactivated gene
Electroporation
Electroporation
Electrical pulses create pores in membranes allowing DNA entry
Monoclonal antibodies (MABs)
Monoclonal antibodies (MABs)
Lab molecules cloned from single antibody-producing cell
Xenotransplantation
Xenotransplantation
Using animal organs for transplantation into humans
