Tay-Sachs is a genetic disorder characterized by a deterioration of the?
chromosome 15 it causes the build up of a chemical called gangliosides because the defect causes the body to lack production of the protein hexosaminidase which breaks down the chemical.
What are features of underdevelopment?
There are so many features of underdevelopment. Some of them include poor infrastructure, limited industries, high rate of illiteracy, poverty, unemployment and so much more.
Why might some people oppose genetic engineering?
The reasons vary, but generally they involve the belief that the safety of GMO foods has not been proven and/or the belief that more harm is being done to the environment and animal and human health.
Are cloned animals gone wrong real?
Yes, there have been documented cases of health issues in cloned animals, such as higher rates of birth defects, genetic abnormalities, and shortened lifespan compared to non-cloned animals. These issues can arise due to errors in the cloning process and genetic abnormalities that occur during the cloning procedure.
How is insulin produced in genetic engineering?
They take one cell that produces a protein, for example, e. coli, that lives in the gut of humans and they remove the DNA
Then they take the actual DNA from the insulin producing gland cells, and they insert it into the empty nucleus of the cell. Now you have a cell which has a "computer program" telling it to produce insulin instead of the original protein it was meant to produce. The cell can reproduce and produce more insulin. Then they actually "harvest" human insulin. In general, this is the same way that they duplicate human growth hormone and other human or animal hormones.
The usual way is with a synchronous generator connected to the distribution system.
Large structure that contains the cell's genetic material?
What is crossing over why is it important in genetics?
Meiosis is the process by which most organisms produce gametes that are used in reproduction with half the number of chromosomes of a normal somatic cell. During the first stage of Meiosis, Prophase I, there is a homologous chromosome for every chromosome that codes for the same traits but may have genes that code for a different form of that trait. Without crossing over, each new generation would inherit an identical set of chromosomes from each parent. During crossing over however, two homologous chrosomes will connect via a chiasma at the same region along each chrosome to form a tetrad. Once joined, genetic mateiral from one chromosome is traded with another, forming chromsomes with a mix of traits from both parent chromosomes. This process allows for increased diversity and is necessary for the maintainance of an evolving society.
What is a double helix where genetic code is found?
Very simply put, a gene is a region of DNA that codes for a protein DNA is composed of 4 different nucleotide bases- guanine, adenine, thymine, and cytosine. A group of three of these is called a codon. A codon codes for a particular amino acid. A protein is composed of a chain of amino acids put together in the codons are in. Therefore the genetic information is the sequence of codons and by extension the sequence of nucleotide bases.
What is the methodology for producing recombinant DNA to be used in gene cloning?
1. A vector such as plasmid is needed along with a host cell. Restriction enzymes and DNA ligase are enzymes that are used to introduce foreign DNA into a vector.
What are the benefits of using genetic technology?
We can improve our foods using genetic manipulation. long life tomatoes for example are a product of genetic engineering. We can also identify, and isolate unwanted genes in order to try and eliminate them from a species, or we can isolate genes responsible for positive traits and try to promote them in a species.
Is genetic engineering legal in the US?
Human genetic engineering is considered a moral and ethical controversy because some people believe that "tampering" with genetics is against their religion and some believe it is just inhumane and unfair to those being tested on and altered.
How does sexual reproduction affect genetic traits?
Asexual reproduction impacts genetic variation by limiting future genetic change to mutations only; sexual reproduction allows future generation to mix in a nearly infinite range of phenotypes (external appearance).
What happens to an introns after splicing?
mRNA that includes introns due to errors in mRNA processing will generate dysfunctional or truncated proteins. If the intron introduces a stop codon in the middle of the sequence a truncated protein will be produced. If the intron does not introduce a stop codon the end result is still going to be a protein with many unnecessary amino acids that will most likely interfere with folding and stop it from becoming functional.
What does the term genetic engineering refer to?
From the Web site of safe-food.org, genetic engineering is "a laboratory technique used by scientists to change the DNA of living organisms." Put another way, genetic engineering is "the alteration of genetic code using artificial means" (from www.globalchange.com). Genetic engineering is also called bio-engineering, gene-splicing, gene manipulation, etc. and the organisms that result from the practice are called genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
What are the disadvantages of gentic engineering?
One drawback for genetic engineering is the fact that scientist don't know the long term consequences. Another disadvantage is the fact that some scientists could use the technology to create incurable diseases.
Plants are more readily manipulated by genetic engineering than are animals because?
a somatic plant cell can often give rise to a complete plant
What types of population does genetic drift affect?
Isolated populations can lose genetic diversity through genetic drift. This is because some alleles can be lost by chance. Many more homozygous individuals are likely.
Can a baby be born with a negative blood type if both parents have a positive blood type?
and and one from their father, which get passed from generation to generation.... all babies get genes from their parents, who in turn got genes from their parents... -all- of your genes came from your parents, if your parents don't have the gene, you can't get it. (unless you're a mutant)
Hair and skin color are complicated because there are lots of different genes that control it, which is why we have so many shades of colors of hair and skin color. But the Rh factor is simple, just two options + or -. If you are Rh-, then you are - - (one negative came from mom and one from dad). If you are Rh+, then you are either + + or + - (it only takes one positive to make you positive)
If both parents are Rh+ and have mixed genes (+ -), then it is possible that each of them will give the - gene to their child, making the child Rh- (- -). (there is a 25% chance that the child will be Rh- and 75% chance that the child will get a positive from either one or both parents)
If one parent is Rh+ and has 2 positive genes (+ +) then it doesn't matter what the other parent is, all the children will be Rh+ Here is another website that may be able to help ans some quest: http://www.thetech.org/genetics/ask.php?id=114
So, to answer your question. Two Rh+ parents can have an Rh- child..... but the negative still came from the parents.
How do you become a genetic engineer?
1) A good all round education.
2) An ability to get on with others in a team.
3) A sound moral sense -- above all, a scientist has to be concerned with the truth, has to be honest.
4) An ability to love your subject of study/research and show individual initiative.
5) A lively and creative imagination; a flair for problem-solving.
6) A sharp intellect and an ability to think reductionistically, i.e. to consider living things in terms of molecules or objects to be tinkered with to suit human desires.
7) And ability to regard one's chosen living organism as a tool with which to build one's career, provided one respects the basic minimal ethical standards of treatment of the organism (e.g. an animal) imposed by society.
8) Late high school and exam passes to university entrance grades covering Biology, chemistry and mathematics subjects, as well as genetics as part of the biology.
9) An undergraduate education in molecular biology or molecular genetics and a good enough Bachelor of Science degree to qualify for studying for a research degree (Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D.).
10) A PhD degree based on several (e.g. 3) years of your own original research under the guidance of a supervisor.
11) Some post-doctoral research experience in which you choose a domain of molecular biology to make your own.
12) Practical experience in recombinant DNA techniques can be gained during academic research or through research and development (R&D) in industry.
13) Laboratory technicians including those charged with the care of the living organisms to be genetically modified in many countries often require special training at technical colleges. Some technicians work their way up by coming in with no qualifications and learning on the job.
What is a vector used for in a genetic engineering experiment?
"Vector" is an agent that can carry a DNA fragment into a host cell. If it is used for reproducing the DNA fragment, it is called a "cloning vector". If it is used for expressing certain gene in the DNA fragment, it is called an "expression vector".