Genetic Engineering and Insulin Production
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A memorable biology lab involved giving bacteria a jellyfish gene, giving them the ability to glow under UV light. - Insulin is a hormone produced by the ______ that helps cells get glucose; people with Type 1 Diabetes can't produce enough insulin and must inject it. - Insulin is produced in labs by giving bacteria the human gene for insulin, which then produce insulin for medical use. - Bacteria can take up DNA from their environment in a process called ______. - Genetic engineering is the process of changing an organism's genotype using ______. - Insulin production in labs uses plasmids, a type of extra DNA that bacteria can use, which are cut and inserted with human insulin gene using ______. - Genetic engineering also uses viruses as vectors to deliver genes to target cells, and techniques like microinjection and gene guns for difficult cell types. - CRISPR is a gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 nuclease. - Genetic engineering has numerous applications, including medical, agricultural, and research fields, but ethical considerations must be addressed. - Careers in genetic engineering are expected to ______.

pancreas, transformation, biotechnology, restriction enzymes, grow

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  • A memorable biology lab involved giving bacteria a jellyfish gene, giving them the ability to glow under UV light.
  • Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps cells get glucose; people with Type 1 Diabetes can't produce enough insulin and must inject it.
  • Insulin is produced in labs by giving bacteria the human gene for insulin, which then produce insulin for medical use.
  • Bacteria can take up DNA from their environment in a process called transformation.
  • Genetic engineering is the process of changing an organism's genotype using biotechnology.
  • Insulin production in labs uses plasmids, a type of extra DNA that bacteria can use, which are cut and inserted with human insulin gene using restriction enzymes.
  • Genetic engineering also uses viruses as vectors to deliver genes to target cells, and techniques like microinjection and gene guns for difficult cell types.
  • CRISPR is a gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 nuclease.
  • Genetic engineering has numerous applications, including medical, agricultural, and research fields, but ethical considerations must be addressed.
  • Careers in genetic engineering are expected to grow.

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Explore the fascinating world of genetic engineering, from giving bacteria the ability to produce insulin to modifying organisms' genotypes using biotechnology. Learn about the applications of genetic engineering, ethical considerations, and its expected growth in careers.

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