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What is genetic engineering primarily defined as?
What is genetic engineering primarily defined as?
- The use of selective breeding techniques
- The alteration of an organism's physical appearance
- The natural selection of traits in organisms
- The direct modification of an organism's genome (correct)
What is the primary purpose of developing golden rice?
What is the primary purpose of developing golden rice?
- To create a rice variety resistant to pests
- To combat vitamin A deficiency (correct)
- To enhance the flavor of rice
- To provide a high yield rice crop
Which step is NOT typically involved in the process of genetic engineering?
Which step is NOT typically involved in the process of genetic engineering?
- Isolating the gene of interest
- Using natural reproduction to evolve the organism (correct)
- Introducing the gene into a different species
- Placing the gene onto a plasmid vector
How is Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) useful in scientific research?
How is Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) useful in scientific research?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in genetic engineering?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in genetic engineering?
What is a common misconception about genetic engineering?
What is a common misconception about genetic engineering?
What color does golden rice take on due to the addition of beta carotene?
What color does golden rice take on due to the addition of beta carotene?
Why is GFP considered a 'limitless tool' in scientific research?
Why is GFP considered a 'limitless tool' in scientific research?
What major health issue does vitamin A deficiency contribute to?
What major health issue does vitamin A deficiency contribute to?
What does one need to do after isolating the gene of interest in genetic engineering?
What does one need to do after isolating the gene of interest in genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering involves the direct modification of an organism's genome.
Genetic engineering involves the direct modification of an organism's genome.
Golden rice is named for its blue color, which signifies the presence of vitamin A.
Golden rice is named for its blue color, which signifies the presence of vitamin A.
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness and infant mortality.
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness and infant mortality.
The Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) allows jellyfish to glow under all types of light.
The Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) allows jellyfish to glow under all types of light.
To move a gene into a host cell, it is placed on a plasmid vector.
To move a gene into a host cell, it is placed on a plasmid vector.
Isolating the gene of interest is the last step in the process of genetic engineering.
Isolating the gene of interest is the last step in the process of genetic engineering.
Scientists use GFP to visualize proteins and study various biological processes.
Scientists use GFP to visualize proteins and study various biological processes.
The process of genetic engineering can help improve agricultural crops.
The process of genetic engineering can help improve agricultural crops.
Only human genes can be transferred to other organisms through genetic engineering.
Only human genes can be transferred to other organisms through genetic engineering.
Innovations in genetic engineering may not show immediate benefits to humans.
Innovations in genetic engineering may not show immediate benefits to humans.
Flashcards
Genetic Engineering Definition
Genetic Engineering Definition
Directly modifying an organism's genome.
Golden Rice Purpose
Golden Rice Purpose
Enhanced vitamin A in rice to prevent blindness.
Gene Isolation
Gene Isolation
Extracting a specific gene from a cell.
Plasmid Vector
Plasmid Vector
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Gene Transformation
Gene Transformation
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GFP Definition
GFP Definition
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GFP in Research
GFP in Research
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Cancer Cell Study (GFP Example)
Cancer Cell Study (GFP Example)
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Cystic Fibrosis (GFP Example)
Cystic Fibrosis (GFP Example)
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Importance of "basic science"
Importance of "basic science"
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Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering
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Golden Rice
Golden Rice
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Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A Deficiency
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Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)
Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)
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GFP as a Tagging Tool
GFP as a Tagging Tool
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Studying Cancer Cell Spread
Studying Cancer Cell Spread
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Basic Science Importance
Basic Science Importance
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Study Notes
Genetic Engineering Definition
- Genetic engineering is the direct, deliberate alteration of an organism's genome.
Golden Rice
- Vitamin A deficiency causes blindness and infant mortality, especially in impoverished nations.
- An estimated 500,000 children go blind annually due to vitamin A deficiency.
- Golden rice was developed by inserting the gene for vitamin A (beta-carotene) into rice.
- The added vitamin A gives the rice a golden color.
Genetic Engineering Process Overview
- Gene Isolation: Extract the desired gene from the donor organism's genome.
- Gene Insertion Vector: Attach the gene to a plasmid (a small, circular DNA molecule).
- Transformation: Introduce the plasmid containing the gene into the target organism (host cell).
Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)
- A jellyfish protein that makes the jellyfish glow under certain light.
- GFP is a useful biological tool.
- By linking GFP to other proteins, scientists can visualize those proteins within cells.
- This allows studies on cancer cell spread, proteins associated with cystic fibrosis, and developmental processes in various species.
Genetic Engineering Lab Example
- Genetic Donor: Jellyfish (for GFP).
- Genetic Host: Bacteria (e.g., E. coli).
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of genetic engineering in this quiz. Learn about the processes involved, highlights of innovations like Golden Rice, and tools such as Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP). Test your understanding of how genetic modifications are made and their implications.
