Fill in the following with the correct words about cloning (the first blank will be the first word and the second blank will be the second word. There are two types of cloning, the first is when scientists change the cellular function this is called cloning and can help with creating insulin and vaccines to name a few. The other type is when DNA is extracted from a somatic cell and is used to replace DNA in an egg, this is called cloning.

There are two time gaps in the process of cloning.  What are they?  (ie. What do you have to wait for?)

Cloning is a general term used for whole organisms and DNA sequences. Define what we mean when we say we have a clone.

Which enzyme is required for the movement in DNA-only transposons? Group of answer choices Reverse transcriptase and Integrase Reverse transcriptase and endonuclease Transposase Integrase   Reverse transcriptase Endonuclease

Mutagens, when introduced to the body can always cause cancer. Is this statement true? Select the correct response: No. Mutagens do not necessarily, directly equate to the cause of cancer. A cancer is usually caused by a substance called carcinogen that increases the probability of inducing a tumor. Mutagens can be limited to the result of spontaneous or induced mutations that causes changes and/or errors in the coding and reading of the DNA strand and in the genetic make- up of the organism involved. Though some mutagens are considered as carcinogens, not all mutagens can lead to cancer. Yes. The terms can be used interchangeably even in the medical field. Yes. Mutagens does equate to the cause of cancer. A cancer is usually caused by a substance called carcinogen that increases the probability of inducing a tumor. However, mutagens is not only limited to the result of spontaneous or induced mutations that causes changes and/or errors in the coding and reading of the DNA strand and in…

The following statements are true about common gene cloning procedures except: -DNA plasmids can help move around genes into other cells - Restriction enzymes are very important for cutting up and linking chunks of DNA -We make it so that genes from plants or animals are expressed in bacteria so the products can be harvested  - DNA plasmids are chunks of chromosomal DNA used for cloning

For each of the following scenarios, indicate Yes (it is cloning) or NO (it is NOT cloning)   _____________________Sperm taken from a mole goat is combined with a female’s egg in a petri dish.  The resulting embryo is implanted into the female’s uterus to develop.   _____________________A sheep embryo, composed of 17 cells, is removed from the mother’s uterus and separated into individual cells.  Each cell is allowed to multiply, creating 16 separate embryos, which are then implanted in different female sheep to develop to maturity.   _____________________A cow with many desirable traits is stimulated with hormones to produce a number of egg cells. Each of these eggs is fertilized and implanted into a surrogate mother.   _____________________In vitro fertilization   _____________________Cell nuclei from an extinct wooly mammoth are placed into enucleated cow cells.

Genetic information has become part of our culture and it is difficult to tell the difference between unmodified and genetically modified food sources such as plant and animals. After reading this module’s material regarding vectors in biotechnology, consider the potential for nanotechnology and scientific advancement.Research nanotechnology and its potential use in biotechnology. In one or two paragraphs, explain the potential advantages and disadvantages of nanotechnology in health care, agriculture, or industry and discuss whether you would or would not support further research.

Any permanent change to the structure of DNA is considered a mutation. A somatic cell mutation affects only the individual organism, while a germline mutation is passed onto the next generation. For example, excessive amount of exposure to UV rays can lead to skin cancer. Although this type of mutation occurs in the somatic cells, every individual has different susceptibility to skin cell mutations upon exposure to UV rays. The susceptibility is located in the germ cell and is heritable. The individuals who choose to overexpose themselves to UV rays increase their likelihood of obtaining undesirable mutations in their somatic cells. Unlike suntanning, there are other activities we engage in that can lead to germline mutations. These activities should be avoided if possible as they lead to heritable mutations and cancer. Using 200 words or less, identify one human activity that can lead to a heritable mutation. Explain how it affects the individual and how it can be passed onto the…

Gene therapy can potentially cure cancer! What is NOT true about this process?   This treatment has been successful in patients with advanced stage IV cancer All cancers will respond to the same gene therapy protocol Gene therapy targets only a certain type of cell, and should leave most healthy cells unaffected Gene therapy inserts genes into immune cells Gene therapy can cure cancer in a short amount of time (days or weeks)