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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 ______; people with Type 1 Diabetes can't produce enough insulin and must inject it.
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 ______; people with Type 1 Diabetes can't produce enough insulin and must inject it.
glucose
Genetic engineering is the process of changing an organism's genotype using ______.
Genetic engineering is the process of changing an organism's genotype using ______.
biotechnology
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 ______.
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
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 ______ enzymes.
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 ______ enzymes.
CRISPR is a gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 ______.
CRISPR is a gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 ______.
Genetic engineering also uses viruses as vectors to deliver genes to target cells, and techniques like ______ and gene guns for difficult cell types.
Genetic engineering also uses viruses as vectors to deliver genes to target cells, and techniques like ______ and gene guns for difficult cell types.
Genetic engineering has numerous applications, including medical, agricultural, and research fields, but ethical ______ must be addressed.
Genetic engineering has numerous applications, including medical, agricultural, and research fields, but ethical ______ must be addressed.
What is the process by which bacteria can take up DNA from their environment?
What is the process by which bacteria can take up DNA from their environment?
What is the hormone produced by the pancreas that helps cells get glucose?
What is the hormone produced by the pancreas that helps cells get glucose?
What is the name of the gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 nuclease?
What is the name of the gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 nuclease?
What is the process of changing an organism's genotype using biotechnology?
What is the process of changing an organism's genotype using biotechnology?
What type of extra DNA can bacteria use in insulin production labs?
What type of extra DNA can bacteria use in insulin production labs?
What is the name of the gene that, when given to bacteria, allows them to glow under UV light?
What is the name of the gene that, when given to bacteria, allows them to glow under UV light?
What is the gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 nuclease?
What is the gene editing tool that allows for precise DNA editing using a specific guide RNA and the Cas9 nuclease?
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Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering
The process of changing an organism's genetic makeup using biotechnology.
Transformation
Transformation
The process by which bacteria take up DNA from their environment.
Restriction Enzymes
Restriction Enzymes
Enzymes used to cut and insert genes into plasmids.
Plasmids
Plasmids
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CRISPR
CRISPR
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Insulin
Insulin
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Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
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Microinjection
Microinjection
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Gene Gun
Gene Gun
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Jellyfish Gene
Jellyfish Gene
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Cas9 Nuclease
Cas9 Nuclease
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Biotechnology
Biotechnology
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Glucose
Glucose
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Ethical Considerations
Ethical Considerations
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Study Notes
- 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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Test your knowledge on genetic engineering, insulin production, and its applications in medical and research fields. Explore topics like DNA transformation, plasmids, CRISPR, and ethical considerations in genetic engineering.
