10 Questions
What was the revolutionary change in mid-70s that led to leaps forward in knowledge and innovation?
Development of gene manipulation
What did the early workers in gene manipulation likely not predict?
The breadth of applications of the technique
How is gene manipulation defined in most Western countries?
Formation of new combinations of heritable material by the insertion of nucleic acid molecules into a host organism
What is the result of government legislation on gene manipulation in the UK?
Precise legal definition of gene manipulation
What is the term gene manipulation applied to?
A variety of sophisticated in vivo genetics as well as to in vitro techniques
What is the basic unit of life responsible for the living and functioning of organisms?
Cell
Which branch of biology studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells?
Cell biology
What technique is used to study cells by examining their components and how they work?
Microscopy techniques
Which field is interconnected to research in cell biology and involves the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity?
Genetics
What invention in 17th-century Europe allowed for the first observation of cells?
Compound microscope
Test your knowledge about the revolutionary change in molecular biology and biomedical research with the development of gene manipulation in the mid-70s.
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