Chapter 14

Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology · 10 exercises

Problem 1

Describe three natural forms of genetic recombination, and discuss the similarities and differences between recombinant DNA technology and these natural forms of genetic recombination.

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Problem 2

What is a plasmid? How are plasmids involved in bacterial transformation?

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Problem 3

What is a restriction enzyme? How can restriction enzymes be used to splice a piece of human DNA into a plasmid?

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Problem 4

Describe the polymerase chain reaction.

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Problem 5

What is a short tandem repeat? How are short tandem repeats used in forensics?

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Problem 6

What methods are used for transfecting a host cell with DNA?

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Problem 7

How is cystic fibrosis detected? Can the diagnostic method be used for the detection of other genetic disorders? Explain your answer

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Problem 8

What are the benefits of genetically modifying animals?

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Problem 9

Describe several uses of genetic engineering in human medicine.

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Problem 10

Describe amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. What are their medical uses?

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