Flashcards: Introduction to Genetic Engineering — 10 cartões

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.

CRISPR-Cas9 — role?

Precise gene-editing tool.

Transgenic Organisms — meaning?

Genes from other species.

Gene Therapy — purpose?

Treat or prevent diseases.

Historical milestone — Dolly?

First mammal cloned from adult cell.