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Genetic Engineering
Questions about the manipulation of an organisms genes in order to alter the morphological or chemical traits of the organism.
1,707 Questions
What is the name for a transmissible agent that contains only proteins and has no genetic material?
Prion.
How is information stored electronicly?
A transistor is a simple electronic device that is the key to storing information electronically. Transistors can be combined to form a "flip-flop", a "latch", or other simple devices. The flip-flop and latch work slightly differently but are both capable of storing one bit of information. One bit is basically just a 1 or a 0, on or off, just like a light switch. Electronically, a 1 is represented as a high voltage (relatively speaking) while a 0 is a low voltage.
How can genetic engineering improve human health?
by inserting a gene from another organism (transgenic organisms).
chromosomes
How to isolate the genetic materials from microorganisms?
Use an enzyme laser to cut the genetic material.
What does human height mean when it comes to polygenic trait?
Trait is controlled by more than one pair of genes.
Why the bacteria and viruses are main objects in the genetic?
Bacteria and Viruses are the main objects of study in the field of genetics for two reasons: bacteria are chosen because of their simplicity. Viruses are an interesting area of study because they survive by placing their own genetics into other organisms. This gives rise to the possibility of transplanting foreign and possibly beneficial DNA and RNA into hosts that previously did not have those helpful genes.
Which of these is not a source of genetic variation in a population?
The answer is sexual reproduction
Cultural poverty
Our genetic material is stored in outlet DNA, which is spiral shaped, jot necessarily circular.
What is the difference between a fuzzy algorithm and a genetic algorithm?
Fuzzy logic creates rules that use approximate or subjective values. It describes a particular phenomenon or process linguistically and then represents that logic in a small number of flexible rules.
Genetic algorithms are problem-solving methods that use the model of living organisms adapting to their environment. Possible solutions are evaluated, the "best" choices are made, then more possible solutions are created by combining the factors involved in those first "best" choices, and choosing again. The process continues until an optimum solution is reached. These genetic algorithms are useful for finding the optimal solution for a specific problem by examining a very large number of alternative solutions for that problem.
A neural network attempts to emulate the processing patterns of the biological brain. It results in a program that can "learn" by comparing solutions to known problems to sets of data presented to it. Neural networks are used for solving complex, poorly understood problems for which large amounts of data have been collected.
Can humanity descend from 2 people. Wont there be too little genetic diversity?
Yes, this is known as incest and can lead to life threatening genetic problems. Genesis should not be interpreted literally. ---- Alternative viewpoint: It is quite a plausible theory that, when first created, man's genetic foundation was much purer, diverse, and as close to perfection as man has ever attained or will ever be able to attain. Genetic mutations and anomalies did not pose a problem in the beginning.
What will the genetic material of a organism do when it produces sexually?
The genetic material of a sexually reproducing organism evolves for better adaptations.
Which is 1st the animal to be cloned and where?
The first was "Dolly", a very famous scottish sheep. It is worth noting, however, that there had been previous cloning done, but all on very small creatures i.e flies. "Dolly" is considered to be the first cloned, as cloning a sheep is so complex and the fact that both Dollies had a full bill of health afterward. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first cloned animal was a tadpole.
