17 Questions
What property does the Green Gene Jellyfish have?
Bioluminescence
What is the main purpose of the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in the context of this text?
Detecting expression of genes
How can the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) be utilized in organisms according to the text?
Tagging specific tissues and proteins
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
What aspect makes the Green Florescent Protein (GFP) hold great promise for medical applications?
Its ability to advance medical diagnostics and disease treatment
What is the main purpose of injecting DNA molecules into fish?
To trigger an immune response in the host fish
Which method is used for the rapid detection of pathogens in infected fish?
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
What is the purpose of Bio-Prospecting the Seas for Pharmaceuticals?
To identify novel compounds with pharmaceutical potential
In aquaculture genomics, what does GRASP stand for?
Genomics Research on Atlantic Salmon Project
What is a common example of a transgenic fish mentioned in the text?
Super Salmon with an Antifreeze protein gene
What function is associated with Taq DNA Polymerase?
Enzyme activity under unusual conditions
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
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
Which of the following describes a potential application of biotechnology in human health?
Using bacteria and fungi for disease treatment
What is the main purpose of sewage treatment plants?
To treat wastewater before releasing it back into the environment
How do aerobic and anaerobic bacteria contribute differently in sewage systems?
Aerobic bacteria break down organic matter in the absence of oxygen
'Describe how the microbe t.' is an incomplete sentence from the text. What topic does this sentence relate to?
Antifreeze proteins (AFPs)
Learn about the green florescent protein (GFP) found in the 'Green Gene' Jellyfish (Aequorea victoria) which emits a bright green glow under UV light. Discover its application as a valuable reporter to detect gene expression, tag organisms, tissues, and proteins, and its potential in advancing medical diagnostics and disease treatment.
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