Manipulating Genomes (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering
Genome modification using techniques not possible via breeding
Why universal genetic code matters in genetic engineering
Why universal genetic code matters in genetic engineering
Gene from one species produces same protein in any other species
Restriction enzyme function
Restriction enzyme function
Cut DNA at specific sequences called restriction sites
Sticky ends
Sticky ends
Unpaired sequences enabling complementary base pairing
Ligase enzyme function
Ligase enzyme function
Forms phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments
Reverse transcriptase function
Reverse transcriptase function
Synthesises DNA using RNA template
Major advantage of cDNA
Major advantage of cDNA
Contains only exons, no introns - functional in bacteria
Recombinant DNA (rDNA)
Recombinant DNA (rDNA)
DNA formed by combining sequences from two sources
Pharming
Pharming
Using livestock to produce pharmaceuticals
Gene therapy
Gene therapy
Genetic engineering to correct genetic errors in humans