Week 11 - Genetic Technology & Therapy
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What is a clone?

  • A unique copy of a DNA segment, whole cell or complete organism
  • A copy of a DNA segment, whole cell or complete organism, that is different from the original
  • A copy of a DNA segment, whole cell or complete organism, that is not derived from a single ancestor
  • An identical copy of a DNA segment, whole cell or complete organism, derived from a single ancestor (correct)
  • Plant cloning is a relatively new technique.

    False (B)

    What is the process of producing identical copies of molecules, cells, or organisms called?

    Cloning

    In the 1950s, Charles Steward demonstrated that individual carrot cells could be grown in a lab and develop into a ball of undifferentiated cells called a ______.

    <p>callus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of de-differentiation in plant cloning involve?

    <p>Cells forgetting what type of cell they are (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Animal cloning is easier than plant cloning.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

    <p>Callus = A mass of undifferentiated cells De-differentiation = The process of forgetting what type of cell one is Re-differentiation = The process of specializing into a specific type of cell Cloning = The process of creating an identical copy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the traditional method of breeding animals with desirable traits before cloning became available?

    <p>Mating two organisms with desirable traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first person to create a cloned animal?

    <p>Hans Spemann (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nuclear transfer is a simpler cloning method than embryo splitting.

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    What is the main difference between the earlier forms of cloning and the newer methods?

    <p>The main difference is the source of the genetic material. Earlier methods like embryo splitting used genetic material from the same fertilized egg, while newer methods like nuclear transfer use genetic material from a different cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 1958, John Gurdon used ____ cells to create a cloned animal.

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    Mammalian eggs are larger and easier to work with than frog eggs.

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    Match the following scientists with their cloning contributions:

    <p>Hans Spemann = Embryo splitting Robert Briggs and Thomas King = Nuclear transfer John Gurdon = Nuclear transfer using differentiated cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of embryo splitting?

    <p>Genetic diversity among offspring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how nuclear transfer works.

    <p>Nuclear transfer involves taking the nucleus from a donor cell and transferring it into an egg cell that has had its own nucleus removed. The resulting egg cell is then stimulated to develop into an embryo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All cloned offspring share the exact same genetic makeup.

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    The process of embryo splitting can be seen as a type of ____ ____.

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    What is the main technique used in cloning a mammal?

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    Dolly the sheep was the first mammal cloned using nuclear transfer.

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    What was the primary reason for Dolly's early death?

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    The process of nuclear transfer involves replacing the nucleus of an ____ with the nucleus of an adult cell.

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    Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer = Cloning using adult DNA Recombinant DNA Technology = Transfer of genes between species Nuclear Fusion = Merging of two nuclei Gene therapy = Replacing or inactivating defective genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?

    <p>To identify and isolate specific DNA sequences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PCR requires the use of a specialized enzyme called DNA Polymerase I.

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    What are the four key components required for PCR?

    <p>DNA template, primers, dNTPs, and Taq polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Primers are short DNA fragments that bind to the ______ flanking the target sequence.

    <p>regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In PCR, what is the purpose of the denaturation step?

    <p>To separate the two strands of DNA. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the PCR step with its corresponding temperature range:

    <p>Denaturation = 95°C Annealing = 50-65°C Extension = 72°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PCR is a linear process, meaning the amount of DNA doubles with each cycle.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Taq polymerase in PCR?

    <p>Taq polymerase is a heat-stable enzyme that reads the DNA template and adds complementary dNTPs to create a new DNA strand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using Taq polymerase in PCR?

    <p>Taq polymerase can withstand high temperatures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The temperature range for ______ in PCR is typically between 50-65°C.

    <p>Annealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PCR can only be used to amplify DNA sequences that are already known.

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    Explain how PCR achieves exponential amplification of DNA.

    <p>In each cycle of PCR, the amount of DNA doubles. This repeated doubling results in a rapid increase in the number of copies of the target DNA sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of PCR in molecular biology?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PCR requires ______ rounds of temperature cycling to amplify the target DNA sequence.

    <p>multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PCR can also amplify non-target DNA sequences.

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    What factors can affect the efficiency of PCR?

    <p>Factors such as primer design, concentration of reagents, and the presence of inhibitors can influence the efficiency of PCR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cloned DNA sequences be used for?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason people clone pets?

    <p>To generate species with novel appeal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapeutic cloning has no ethical concerns involved.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using cloned sequences in genetic therapy?

    <p>To correct malfunctioning genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloning pets often involves the use of egg donors and __________ to create clones.

    <p>surrogates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cloning terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Cloning pets = Creating identical copies of existing animals Cloning humans = Involves ethical, legal, and social concerns Therapeutic cloning = Using cloned cells for medical treatment Gene expression = Process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major advantage of genetic transformation in bacteria?

    <p>It allows for the introduction of new genetic material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) requires high temperatures to separate the DNA strands.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of selectable markers in genetic transformation?

    <p>They allow for the identification of successfully transformed organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During PCR, the step where the temperature is lowered for primers to attach to the DNA template is called ____.

    <p>annealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following steps of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with their purposes:

    <p>Denaturation = Separating the DNA strands Annealing = Binding of primers to the target DNA Extension = Synthesis of new DNA strands Final elongation = Complete synthesis of newly formed strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Clone

    An identical copy of a DNA segment, cell, or organism from a single ancestor.

    Cloning

    The process of producing identical copies of molecules, cells, or organisms.

    Carrot cloning

    Cloning using individual carrot cells to grow new carrots.

    Callus

    A mass of undifferentiated cells that can develop into a whole plant.

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    Plant cloning

    Cloning plants from various tissues through de-differentiation and re-differentiation.

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    De-differentiation

    The process where specialized cells revert to an undifferentiated state.

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    Re-differentiation

    The process where de-differentiated cells specialize again into specific types.

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    Traditional cloning

    Mating two organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with those traits.

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    Nuclear Transfer

    A method used to create a cloned organism by transferring the nucleus from a donor cell into an egg cell.

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    Dolly the Sheep

    First mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell using nuclear transfer in 1997.

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    Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT)

    A technique for cloning where the nucleus of a somatic cell is transferred to an egg cell that has had its nucleus removed.

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    Fusions

    The process of combining two cells to form a single cell during nuclear transfer.

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    Low Success Rate

    Refers to the limited number of successful clones produced compared to attempts in nuclear transfer.

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    Telomere Shortening

    The gradual loss of telomere length that can occur during cell division, associated with aging.

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    Recombinant DNA Technology

    A method for combining DNA from different sources to create new genetic combinations.

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    Cloning Genes

    A process that does not clone organisms but produces identical copies of DNA sequences.

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    Gene Therapy

    A treatment that involves altering the genes inside cells to treat or prevent disease.

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    Restriction Enzymes

    Enzymes that cut DNA at specific sequences, used in DNA cloning and analysis.

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    Embryo Splitting

    A cloning method where an embryo is divided to create multiple clones.

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    Cloning Process

    Methods used to create genetically identical organisms.

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    Artificial Twinning

    An artificial method to create multiple embryos from one.

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    Historical Cloning

    Cloning methods that have been developed over time.

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    First Nuclear Transfer

    The first success in nuclear transfer was performed in 1952 on frogs.

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    Embryo Development

    The process of an embryo growing and dividing into more cells.

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    Cloned Offspring

    Animals that are genetically identical to the original organism.

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    In Vitro Fertilization

    A process of fertilizing an egg outside the body, in a lab.

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    Challenges in Cloning

    Difficulties faced in cloning animals, especially mammals.

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    Pet Cloning

    The process of creating an identical copy of a pet using advanced genetics.

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    Ethical Issues in Cloning

    Moral concerns arising from cloning practices, including animal welfare and consent.

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    Therapeutic Cloning

    Using cloning techniques for medical therapies, like correcting genetic disorders.

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    Exon Skipping

    A technique in genetic therapy that skips over faulty gene segments to prevent disease.

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    Novel Species Development

    Creating new species with unique traits through genetic engineering and cloning.

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    Genetic Transformation

    The process of introducing new DNA into bacteria to change their traits.

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    Selectable Markers

    Genes that help identify which bacteria have successfully taken up new DNA.

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    Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

    A technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences making millions of copies.

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    Key Ingredients in PCR

    Essential components like DNA polymerase and primers that facilitate the PCR process.

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    Electrophoresis

    A method used to separate DNA fragments by size using an electric field.

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    PCR

    A technique to amplify specific DNA sequences for study.

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    Components of PCR

    Requirements include DNA, buffers, dNTPs, primers, and Taq polymerase.

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    Primers

    Short DNA fragments that bind to the target DNA to start copying.

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    Taq Polymerase

    An enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands in PCR.

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    Denaturation

    The first step of PCR at 95°C that separates double-stranded DNA into single strands.

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    Annealing

    The step where primers bind to single-stranded DNA at 50-65°C.

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    Extension

    The step where Taq polymerase adds nucleotides to form a new DNA strand at 72°C.

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    PCR Cycling

    Repeating the denaturation, annealing, and extension steps to amplify DNA exponentially.

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    Exponential Amplification

    The rapid increase in DNA copies through multiple cycles of PCR.

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    Non-target DNA

    DNA that gets amplified unintentionally during PCR due to Taq polymerase's lack of specificity.

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    Buffers in PCR

    Substances that maintain optimal conditions for PCR reactions.

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    dNTPs

    Deoxynucleotide triphosphates - the building blocks of new DNA strands in PCR.

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    Target DNA

    The specific DNA sequence you aim to amplify in PCR.

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    High-Temperature Resistance

    The ability of Taq polymerase to function at high temperatures without denaturing.

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    Study Notes

    Week 11 - Part A: Genetic Technology & Genetic Therapy

    • Cloning is the process of creating identical copies of molecules, cells, or organisms.
    • A clone is an identical copy of a DNA segment, whole cell, or complete organism, derived from a single ancestor.
    • Plants can be cloned from single cells. Carrot cells grown in a lab can develop into whole plants.
    • In cloning techniques, cells can de-differentiate—forgetting their original function—and then re-differentiate to develop into specialized cells.
    • Cloning methods can be used with plant tissues like leaves, roots, and stems.

    Cloning Methods

    • Carrot Cloning: Single carrot cells grown in a lab can develop into a callus and then differentiate into whole carrot plants.
    • Embryo Splitting: This cloning method is a variation of the natural occurrence of twins; early embryos are separated to create individual, identical embryos.
    • Nuclear Transfer: In this method, the nucleus from an adult cell is inserted into an empty egg cell; the egg cell then develops into an identical clone of the donor. The process often involves removing the nucleus from the egg cell followed by introducing the nucleus from the donor cell into the empty egg cell.
    • Reproductive Cloning: Involves the creation or generation of a genetically identical copy of an organism.
    • Therapeutic Cloning: This method is used to create cells for use in transplantation. Using this method, it can be used to generate embryonic stem cells that are potentially suitable for clinical uses.

    DNA Cloning

    • DNA cloning is the process of making multiple copies of a specific DNA sequence.
    • It involves cutting DNA at specific sequences using enzymes called restriction enzymes.
    • The sticky ends generated can help create recombinant DNA molecules.
    • A vector (e.g., plasmid) is used to carry and transfer the recombinant DNA into a host cell for replication.

    Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

    • PCR is a technique used to make many copies of a specific DNA sequence.
    • It needs several key components: DNA to be copied, buffer, dNTPs, primers, and Taq polymerase.
    • The reaction involves repeated steps of heating and cooling, effectively producing more copies of the DNA.
    • It is a desirable technique for the study of gene sequences and in cases of forensic science.

    Gene Expression Review

    • mRNA contains the codons to produce amino acids in a sequence that will result in a protein.
    • A change in codon sequence, through deletion or insertion, can alter the resulting protein.
    • A single deletion or insertion of a base pair can significantly alter the entire protein sequence.
    • A technique called exon skipping can be used to correct malfunctioning genes.

    What can we use cloned sequences for?

    • Create animal models for disease, allowing researchers to study disease processes.
    • Generate animal models for transplantation techniques
    • Generate new species with improved properties
    • Produce drugs, including human insulin
    • Produce edible vaccines
    • Develop techniques for cloning plants/animals to improve or create improved characteristics
    • Use in genetic therapy to correct malfunctioning genes in humans.
    • Detect environmental changes (e.g., plants detect landmines)
    • Generate livestock (e.g., better meat, milk, wool production)
    • Cloning species with novel appeal (e.g., fish)

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