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How can genetic technology allow us to create human insulin using bacteria?
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We are able to "splice" genes from one organism into the DNA of another to give it traits we want. In this case, we put the gene for insulin into the DNA of a bacterium, which causes it to produce insulin, which we can use.
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Which technique is used to alter bacteria in such a way that they produce human insulin?
if i understand your question correctly then, you take a human cell and combine it with insulin you then inject that/those cell(s) into the persons pancreas, and the cells divide and rapidly multiply causing the pancreas to jump back into life (it's basically a form of cloning and genetic modification) BTW I'm not a geek or a nerd or out, i just sorta' listened in that science lesson.
Name three ways bacteria are helpful?
Decomposers are bacteria that break down dead organisms for use as food and energy sources. they break down large chemicals found in dead organisms into smaller chemicals that are then returned to the environment for other organisms to use. nitrogen-fixing bacteria change nitrogen from the air into forms of nitrogen that plants and animals can use. Bacteria play a large role in food production and spoilage, like pickles that are made from cucumbers and cheese. the negitave bacteria spoils milk. Bacteria are also used in medication. people with diabetes are unable to create their own insulin, but because of insulin-producing bacteria there is now an artificial supply for these people.
What does DNA Technology mean Give some practical applications of this technology that affect our lives.?
Recently scientists have been able to create synthetic DNA, and this means they can make a bacteria cell do certain things, e.g take in carbon dioxide from atmosphere and cure diseases.
To create amino acids the genetic code requires nucleotides?
3
Which is used to create copies of genetic material for DNA fingerprints?
PCR
What does genetic engineering mean in biology?
Scientific alteration of the structure of genetic material in a living organism. It involves the production and use of recombinant DNA and has been employed to create bacteria that synthesize insulin and other human proteins.
What role does E. coli play in recombinant DNA Technology?
It helps to create human insulin.
Could you create a unicorn through genetic engineering?
Not with current technology. What the future holds is hard to say for sure.
Why do transgenic bacteria that have the gene for human insulin produce insulin in great abundance?
It is the easiest way for this protein to be produced. The DNA encoding human insulin can be put under the control of a constituitively active promoter and transfected into bacteria, which then produce the protein with their cellular machinery.
Which technique is used to alter bacteria in such a way that they produce human insulin?
if i understand your question correctly then, you take a human cell and combine it with insulin you then inject that/those cell(s) into the persons pancreas, and the cells divide and rapidly multiply causing the pancreas to jump back into life (it's basically a form of cloning and genetic modification) BTW I'm not a geek or a nerd or out, i just sorta' listened in that science lesson.
What effects can mutations have on a virus?
They create genetic variations.
Is diabetes caused by a virus or bacteria?
Diabetes isn't caused by either bacteria or a virus. It is to do with your pancreas not creating enough insulin which regulates the amount of sugar in your blood. There are two types of Diabetes type 1 and type 2. People are born with type 1 diabetes which means their pancreas does not create enough/any insulin. Before they eat a meal they must inject themselves with insulin, this controlls the amount of sugar in the blood so it doesn't become too high and create hyperglycaemia. If the diabetic didn't inject themselves with insulin they would be at risk of dying. To avoid their blood sugar levels rising dramatically they also watch what they eat and do regular exercise.
Is hybridization an example of genetic engineering?
Hybridization is crossing two varieties of the same or similar species through pollination or other natural methods to create a new variety. Genetic engineering is the process of artifically inserting a gene from one species into another species to create a new trait, such as inserting a bacteria gene into corn to create resistance to a pesticide. So, though some consider them to be the same, they are not. Hybridization is a completely different process than genetic engineering.
Which career combines DNA technology and agriculture?
Biotechnology combines DNA technology and agriculture by using genetic engineering to create crops with specific traits. Currently, most are modified to be resistant to herbicides or to produce an insecticide in the plant itself.
Function of a prokaryotic cell?
They can ivade othr creatures and multiply,causing diseasesThey can be beneficial,living mutually with other creatures,like the bacteria in a cows stomach that help digestThey can also be manipulated by genetic research to create compounds like insulin for human useThey can do lots of thingsAnswered by:~♪ Audrey Nicole M. Ceñalada ♪~
Name three ways bacteria are helpful?
Decomposers are bacteria that break down dead organisms for use as food and energy sources. they break down large chemicals found in dead organisms into smaller chemicals that are then returned to the environment for other organisms to use. nitrogen-fixing bacteria change nitrogen from the air into forms of nitrogen that plants and animals can use. Bacteria play a large role in food production and spoilage, like pickles that are made from cucumbers and cheese. the negitave bacteria spoils milk. Bacteria are also used in medication. people with diabetes are unable to create their own insulin, but because of insulin-producing bacteria there is now an artificial supply for these people.
What do endospores do for bacteria?
It allows the bacteria to create a resistant and dormant cell that can preserve the original cells genetic material when put under extremely unfavourable conditions
