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What is a clone?
What is a clone?
Plant cloning is a relatively new technique.
Plant cloning is a relatively new technique.
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What is the process of producing identical copies of molecules, cells, or organisms called?
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 ______.
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 ______.
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What does the process of de-differentiation in plant cloning involve?
What does the process of de-differentiation in plant cloning involve?
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Animal cloning is easier than plant cloning.
Animal cloning is easier than plant cloning.
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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What was the traditional method of breeding animals with desirable traits before cloning became available?
What was the traditional method of breeding animals with desirable traits before cloning became available?
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Who was the first person to create a cloned animal?
Who was the first person to create a cloned animal?
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Nuclear transfer is a simpler cloning method than embryo splitting.
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?
What is the main difference between the earlier forms of cloning and the newer methods?
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In 1958, John Gurdon used ____ cells to create a cloned animal.
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.
Mammalian eggs are larger and easier to work with than frog eggs.
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Match the following scientists with their cloning contributions:
Match the following scientists with their cloning contributions:
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of embryo splitting?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of embryo splitting?
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Explain how nuclear transfer works.
Explain how nuclear transfer works.
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All cloned offspring share the exact same genetic makeup.
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 ____ ____.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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:
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
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What is the primary purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is the primary purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
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PCR requires the use of a specialized enzyme called DNA Polymerase I.
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?
What are the four key components required for PCR?
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Primers are short DNA fragments that bind to the ______ flanking the target sequence.
Primers are short DNA fragments that bind to the ______ flanking the target sequence.
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In PCR, what is the purpose of the denaturation step?
In PCR, what is the purpose of the denaturation step?
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Match the PCR step with its corresponding temperature range:
Match the PCR step with its corresponding temperature range:
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PCR is a linear process, meaning the amount of DNA doubles with each cycle.
PCR is a linear process, meaning the amount of DNA doubles with each cycle.
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What is the role of Taq polymerase in PCR?
What is the role of Taq polymerase in PCR?
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What is the advantage of using Taq polymerase in PCR?
What is the advantage of using Taq polymerase in PCR?
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The temperature range for ______ in PCR is typically between 50-65°C.
The temperature range for ______ in PCR is typically between 50-65°C.
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PCR can only be used to amplify DNA sequences that are already known.
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.
Explain how PCR achieves exponential amplification of DNA.
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What is a common use of PCR in molecular biology?
What is a common use of PCR in molecular biology?
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PCR requires ______ rounds of temperature cycling to amplify the target DNA sequence.
PCR requires ______ rounds of temperature cycling to amplify the target DNA sequence.
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PCR can also amplify non-target DNA sequences.
PCR can also amplify non-target DNA sequences.
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What factors can affect the efficiency of PCR?
What factors can affect the efficiency of PCR?
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What can cloned DNA sequences be used for?
What can cloned DNA sequences be used for?
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What is one reason people clone pets?
What is one reason people clone pets?
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Therapeutic cloning has no ethical concerns involved.
Therapeutic cloning has no ethical concerns involved.
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What is the primary purpose of using cloned sequences in genetic therapy?
What is the primary purpose of using cloned sequences in genetic therapy?
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Cloning pets often involves the use of egg donors and __________ to create clones.
Cloning pets often involves the use of egg donors and __________ to create clones.
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Match the following cloning terms with their descriptions:
Match the following cloning terms with their descriptions:
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What is a major advantage of genetic transformation in bacteria?
What is a major advantage of genetic transformation in bacteria?
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The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) requires high temperatures to separate the DNA strands.
The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) requires high temperatures to separate the DNA strands.
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What is the role of selectable markers in genetic transformation?
What is the role of selectable markers in genetic transformation?
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During PCR, the step where the temperature is lowered for primers to attach to the DNA template is called ____.
During PCR, the step where the temperature is lowered for primers to attach to the DNA template is called ____.
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Match the following steps of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with their purposes:
Match the following steps of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with their purposes:
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Flashcards
Clone
Clone
An identical copy of a DNA segment, cell, or organism from a single ancestor.
Cloning
Cloning
The process of producing identical copies of molecules, cells, or organisms.
Carrot cloning
Carrot cloning
Cloning using individual carrot cells to grow new carrots.
Callus
Callus
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Plant cloning
Plant cloning
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De-differentiation
De-differentiation
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Re-differentiation
Re-differentiation
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Traditional cloning
Traditional cloning
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Nuclear Transfer
Nuclear Transfer
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Dolly the Sheep
Dolly the Sheep
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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT)
Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT)
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Fusions
Fusions
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Low Success Rate
Low Success Rate
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Telomere Shortening
Telomere Shortening
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Recombinant DNA Technology
Recombinant DNA Technology
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Cloning Genes
Cloning Genes
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Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy
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Restriction Enzymes
Restriction Enzymes
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Embryo Splitting
Embryo Splitting
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Cloning Process
Cloning Process
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Artificial Twinning
Artificial Twinning
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Historical Cloning
Historical Cloning
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First Nuclear Transfer
First Nuclear Transfer
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Embryo Development
Embryo Development
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Cloned Offspring
Cloned Offspring
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In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilization
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Challenges in Cloning
Challenges in Cloning
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Pet Cloning
Pet Cloning
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Ethical Issues in Cloning
Ethical Issues in Cloning
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Therapeutic Cloning
Therapeutic Cloning
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Exon Skipping
Exon Skipping
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Novel Species Development
Novel Species Development
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Genetic Transformation
Genetic Transformation
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Selectable Markers
Selectable Markers
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Key Ingredients in PCR
Key Ingredients in PCR
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Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis
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PCR
PCR
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Components of PCR
Components of PCR
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Primers
Primers
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Taq Polymerase
Taq Polymerase
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Denaturation
Denaturation
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Annealing
Annealing
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Extension
Extension
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PCR Cycling
PCR Cycling
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Exponential Amplification
Exponential Amplification
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Non-target DNA
Non-target DNA
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Buffers in PCR
Buffers in PCR
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dNTPs
dNTPs
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Target DNA
Target DNA
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High-Temperature Resistance
High-Temperature Resistance
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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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Explore the fascinating world of genetic technology and therapy in this quiz. Learn about cloning techniques, including carrot cloning, embryo splitting, and nuclear transfer. Test your understanding of how these methods can create identical organisms and their potential applications.