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Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in Bioluminescent Jellyfish

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Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in Bioluminescent Jellyfish

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What property does the Green Gene Jellyfish have?

Transgenesis

Protein synthesis

Antifreeze proteins

Bioluminescence (correct)

What is the main purpose of the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in the context of this text?

Enhancing protein synthesis

Providing antifreeze properties

Promoting genetic mutations

Detecting expression of genes (correct)

How can the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) be utilized in organisms according to the text?

Enhancing photosynthesis in plants

Tagging specific tissues and proteins (correct)

Producing antifreeze proteins

Regulating gene expression

What determines the time and place of expression of the protein linked to the GFP gene in an organism?

The type of promoter linked to the gene Signup and view all the answers

What aspect makes the Green Florescent Protein (GFP) hold great promise for medical applications?

Its ability to advance medical diagnostics and disease treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of injecting DNA molecules into fish?

To trigger an immune response in the host fish Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used for the rapid detection of pathogens in infected fish?

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Bio-Prospecting the Seas for Pharmaceuticals?

To identify novel compounds with pharmaceutical potential Signup and view all the answers

In aquaculture genomics, what does GRASP stand for?

Genomics Research on Atlantic Salmon Project Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of a transgenic fish mentioned in the text?

Super Salmon with an Antifreeze protein gene Signup and view all the answers

What function is associated with Taq DNA Polymerase?

Enzyme activity under unusual conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a GFP reporter gene in detecting a protein in a human cell?

To make the protein visible under UV light Signup and view all the answers

In what industry is Bacillus thuringiensis used to control diseases and how is this different from its use in agriculture?

Forestry industry, where it controls disease in trees Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a potential application of biotechnology in human health?

Using bacteria and fungi for disease treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of sewage treatment plants?

To treat wastewater before releasing it back into the environment Signup and view all the answers

How do aerobic and anaerobic bacteria contribute differently in sewage systems?

Aerobic bacteria break down organic matter in the absence of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

'Describe how the microbe t.' is an incomplete sentence from the text. What topic does this sentence relate to?

Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) Signup and view all the answers