Recombinant DNA: History and Applications
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What is the primary purpose of creating recombinant DNA?

  • To increase the genetic diversity of organisms.
  • To study the genetic makeup of different species.
  • To create new genetic combinations with potential benefits in various fields. (correct)
  • To repair damaged genes in organisms.

    • What key achievement in the early 1970s marked the beginning of genetic engineering?

  • The development of a method to sequence the entire human genome.
  • The successful transfer of genes between different bacterial species. (correct)
  • The cloning of the first mammal.
  • The creation of the first genetically modified plant.

    • Which of the following best describes the term 'transgenic plant'?

  • A plant that has been genetically engineered to produce higher yields.
  • A plant that has been bred through traditional methods.
  • A plant that contains genes from a different species. (correct)
  • A plant that has been modified to resist specific diseases.

    • What is the primary role of insulin in the human body?

    <p>To regulate blood sugar levels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the development of recombinant DNA technology revolutionize the production of insulin?

    <p>It allowed for the mass production of insulin using bacteria as factories. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an application of recombinant DNA technology in medicine?

    <p>Creation of artificial organs for transplantation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'rDNA'?

    <p>It refers to DNA that has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do distant hybridization and transgenic plants contribute to agricultural applications of recombinant DNA?

    <p>They enable the transfer of disease resistance genes to crops. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of interferons in the body?

    <p>To inhibit viral replication within cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main application of recombinant DNA technology in medicine?

    <p>Producing therapeutic proteins like insulin or growth hormone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a genetic disorder that might be treatable with gene therapy?

    <p>Hemophilia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between traditional breeding and genetic engineering?

    <p>Genetic engineering allows for introducing genes from different species, while traditional breeding relies on genes within the same species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a transgenic animal?

    <p>An animal that has been genetically modified to express a foreign gene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can genetically engineered microorganisms be used in industrial applications?

    <p>Improving the efficiency of fermentation processes for producing biofuels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact of genetic engineering on the environment?

    <p>It may result in the release of genetically modified organisms that could threaten biodiversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the process of genetic engineering?

    <p>Altering an organism's DNA to introduce or modify specific traits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these techniques is NOT used to insert a new gene into cells during the Transformation stage of Genetic Engineering?

    <p>Electroporation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Gene Cloning in the context of Genetic Engineering?

    <p>To isolate and replicate a specific gene of interest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate definition of genetic engineering?

    <p>The intentional alteration of an organism's genetic makeup to introduce specific traits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Gene Design in genetic engineering?

    <p>To modify existing genes by removing or adding specific sequences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the result of genetic engineering?

    <p>An organism with a modified genome is created. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Recombinant DNA

    DNA molecules formed from two different species to create new genetic combinations.

    Genetic Engineering

    The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

    Applications of rDNA

    Recombinant DNA is used in medicine, agriculture, and industry.

    Transgenic Plants

    Plants that have been genetically altered to contain foreign genes.

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    Insulin Production

    Use of rDNA to produce human insulin for diabetes treatment.

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    C4 Plants

    Plants engineered through rDNA to improve photosynthesis efficiency.

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    Historical Milestones in rDNA

    The start of genetic modifications in the early 1970s with E. coli bacteria.

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    GMO

    Genetically Modified Organism created through genetic engineering.

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    DNA Extraction

    The process of isolating DNA from a cell to study its components.

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    Gene Cloning

    A technique to create multiple copies of a specific gene of interest.

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    Gene Design

    The manipulation of gene sequences in a lab to alter genetic traits.

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    Transformation

    Inserting new genes into cells using methods like gene guns or electroporation.

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    Backcross Breeding

    Breeding technique that involves crossing a transgenic organism with a parent breed to achieve desired traits.

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    Interferons

    Virus-induced proteins produced by infected cells that defend against viruses.

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    Gene therapy

    A technique to replace defective genes responsible for hereditary diseases with normal ones.

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    Transgenic animals

    Animals that contain foreign genes, created through genetic engineering.

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    Recombinant DNA (rDNA)

    DNA formed by combining DNA from two different sources to create new genetic combinations.

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    Recombinant enzymes

    Enzymes produced through recombinant DNA techniques, like urokinase for dissolving clots.

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    Diagnosis of disease

    Testing DNA of parents to predict genetic disorders in children.

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    Industrial applications of rDNA

    Using recombinant DNA techniques for producing commercial compounds and cleaning pollutants.

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    Study Notes

    Recombinant DNA

    • Recombinant DNA (rDNA) is DNA that has been artificially created by combining DNA from two different species.
    • rDNA is often shortened to rDNA.
    • It's a modified DNA strand made from combining two or more gene sequences. This combined sequence may or may not naturally occur.
    • rDNA is engineered for a specific purpose to be used in one of the fields noted below.

    History of Recombinant DNA

    • Genetically engineered organisms began in the early 1970s, initiating the transfer of genes between bacteria of the same species (E. coli).
    • In 1978, Cohen and colleagues advanced the technology, transferring an insulin synthesis gene to a plasmid of E. coli, thus creating the first genetically modified organism (GMO).
    • By 1982, this protocol received regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, allowing for the mass production of human insulin.

    Applications of Recombinant DNA

    Agricultural Applications

    • Distant Hybridization: Combines traits from different plant species.
    • Transgenic Plants: Genetically modified plants containing foreign genes. (Example: Plants that resist pests or herbicides or produce certain compounds.)
    • Development of C4 plants: These plants are more efficient in utilizing carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

    Medicinal Applications

    • Production of antibiotics: Recombinant DNA technology produces important antibiotics.
    • Production of hormone insulin: Enables mass production of human insulin for patients with diabetes .
    • Production of vaccines: Vaccines for diseases are produced using rDNA technology.
    • Production of interferons: Interferons are virus-induced proteins that act as a first line of defense against viruses and are crucial in treating various diseases.

    Other Important Applications

    • Production of enzymes: Useful enzymes such as urokinase, used to dissolve blood clots, can be produced using recombinant DNA technology.
    • Gene therapy: Uses recombinant DNA technology to replace defective genes responsible for hereditary diseases with normal genes. (Example: Hemophilia, phenylketonuria, and alkaptonuria).
    • Diagnosis of disease and disputes: DNA testing can determine genotypes of individuals and assess the likelihood of offspring inheriting genetic disorders. Also used in paternity testing.
    • Production of transgenic animals: Animals with foreign genes introduced.
    • Industrial applications: rDNA helps in producing valuable chemicals, improving fermentation processes, and utilizin9g waste products to create valuable proteins.

    Genetic Engineering

    • The process of using recombinant DNA technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
    • Traditionally involves controlling breeding and selecting offspring with desirable traits.
    • Directly manipulates one or more genes; often, a gene from one species is added to another organism's genome to give it a desired phenotype.
    • The resulting organisms are called transgenic or genetically modified organisms (GMO).
    • Artificial modification of an organism's genetic composition is done by transferring genes from one organism to another of a different species to grant the latter species traits of the first organism.

    Processes in Genetic Engineering

    • DNA extraction: Isolating DNA from an organism.
    • Gene cloning: Separating a specific gene from other DNA and generating copies of the sought after gene.
    • Gene design: Modifying specific gene regions in a test tube with enzymes.
    • Transformation: Introducing the designed DNA sequences into host cells.
    • Backcross breeding: Process of crossing a genetically modified organism with a non-modified organism to produce an offspring with more of the desired modified trait.

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    Explore the fascinating world of recombinant DNA, which involves combining DNA from different species for various applications. This quiz covers its historical development, starting from the early 1970s to recent advancements. Test your knowledge on the joys and controversies surrounding genetically modified organisms.

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