Genetic Engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism’s genes using biotechnological methods to alter or introduce specific traits.
Recombinant DNA Technology: A technique that combines DNA from different sources to create new genetic combinations, often used to produce desired proteins or traits.
Gene Cloning: The process of making multiple identical copies of a specific gene, typically for research, medical, or agricultural purposes.
CRISPR-Cas9: A precise gene-editing tool that uses a guide RNA and the Cas9 enzyme to target and modify specific DNA sequences within an organism’s genome.
Transgenic Organisms: Organisms that have been genetically modified to carry genes from other species, often to confer beneficial traits.
Gene Therapy: A medical technique that involves inserting, altering, or removing genes within an individual’s cells to treat or prevent disease.
1. What does genetic engineering primarily refer to?
2. What is the primary purpose of recombinant DNA technology?
3. What was the significant achievement in genetic engineering accomplished in 1996?
Genetic Engineering — definition?
Direct manipulation of organisms' genes using biotech methods.
Genetic Engineering — definition?
Direct manipulation of organism’s genes.
Historical Milestones — key event?
Discovery of DNA structure in 1953 was foundational.
Recombinant DNA — purpose?
Combine DNA from different sources.
Recombinant DNA — role?
Combines DNA from different sources for new traits.
Gene Cloning — function?
Make identical copies of a gene.
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