Microbiology: A Systems Approach
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 10, Problem 1CTQ
You are a public health official trying to determine the identity of the pathogen circulating within your city. Explain which genetic technologies would be most useful in this process.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Explain how PCR/OLA (polymerase chain reaction/oligonucleotide ligation assay) can be used in the diagnosis of sickle cell disorder . Would you recommend this method for routine diagnosis of sickle cell disorder? Explain
Answer the two parts of the question.
a) Explain what gene therapy involves.b) Discuss how gene therapy can be used to treat/cure or prevent a disease and include in your answer any current challenges associated with its use.
if you encounter an unknown disease in humans and would like to understand the genetic mechanism for this disease so that an effective and targetted treatment approach can be developed , what will be the best strategy or steps to accomplish the goal? NB :answer in at most 4 sentences.
Chapter 10 Solutions
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Ch. 10.1 - Provide examples of practical applications of...Ch. 10.2 - Prob. 2AYPCh. 10.2 - Describe how gel electrophoresis is used to...Ch. 10.2 - Prob. 4AYPCh. 10.2 - Prob. 5AYPCh. 10.3 - Prob. 6AYPCh. 10.3 - List examples of genetically modified bacteria,...Ch. 10.4 - Prob. 8AYPCh. 10.4 - Prob. 9AYPCh. 10.5 - Outline in general terms the process of DNA...
Ch. 10.5 - Prob. 11AYPCh. 10.5 - Prob. 12AYPCh. 10.5 - Prob. 13AYPCh. 10.6 - Prob. 14AYPCh. 10 - Which of the following is/are not essential to...Ch. 10 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 10 - The function of ligase is to a. rejoin segments of...Ch. 10 - The creation of biological molecules entirely from...Ch. 10 - Which of the following sequences, when combined...Ch. 10 - A region of DNA in a plasmid that is recognized by...Ch. 10 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 10 - Which of the following is a primary participant in...Ch. 10 - Single nucleotide polymorphisms are found in a....Ch. 10 - Microarrays are used to monitor a. the rate of DNA...Ch. 10 - Prob. 11TFCh. 10 - A nucleic acid probe can be used to identify...Ch. 10 - Prob. 13TFCh. 10 - In order to detect recombinant cells, plasmids...Ch. 10 - Plasmids are the only vectors currently available...Ch. 10 - You are a public health official trying to...Ch. 10 - a.Construct a strand of complementary DNA (cDNA)...Ch. 10 - a.Explain whether or not DNA polymerase from a...Ch. 10 - a.Define the term RFLP. Explain how RFLPs are...Ch. 10 - Prob. 5CTQCh. 10 - From chapter 6, figure 6.19. What has happened to...Ch. 10 - Prob. 2VCCh. 10 - Using the words that follow, please create a...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- I understand that microarrays are being used to define the molecular abnormality and the prognosis in some patients with leukaemia. What are microarrays?arrow_forwardThe DNA profile of each individual is highly specific. The chances of two people having exactly the same DNA profile is 30,000 million to 1 (except for identical twins). Given a set of DNA profiles in figure 3, determine who the father is in a paternity case. The Case: Missis De Los Santos has a daughter who is in need of a liver transplant. Unfortunately, Mrs. De Los Santos was ruled out as a donor. She was asked to ask if her daughter's father could also go for a check-up for donor compatibility. Mrs. De Los Santos believes one of two men is her daughter's father. Who between the men is the daughter's father? Determine who the father in the case is by comparing the DNA profiles of the persons involved in the case. At the end of your profiling activity, you will know that you have correctly figured out who the father is if you have accounted where all the DNA markers of the daughter came from. Figure: Mother Probable Dad 1 Probable Dad 2 Daughter | | || ||||||arrow_forwardWhat are some possible reasons that researchers might be interested in identifying the gene that causes a genetic disease such as ICA? In other words, what benefits might result from this research?arrow_forward
- Answer each of the following questions correctly.(2-5 sentences only) A. How cloning and expression of certain genes allows for massive production of the desired product.(Give an specific example) For example: the cloning and expression of insulin in bacteria allows for the mass production of this necessary protein for use by diabetic patients. B. How PCR may be used for the detection of disease–causing pathogens in a population during COVID Pandemic. For example: It may be used to check if a patient has a COVID virus infection.arrow_forwardIn 500 words, discuss the Genetically Modified Organism (Benefits and Risks)arrow_forwardSince July 2000, Canada has had a DNA bank for criminals. Certain countries are even considering expanding the program to collect DNA from all their citizens and citizens. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of such a project. Benefits : Disadvantages:arrow_forward
- Discuss in a minimum of 300 words the social and ethical issues associated with genome research.arrow_forwardThe idea behind PCR-based diagnostics is that a very small number of microbial genomes in a patient sample can be multiplied by PCR and more easily detected by the clinical team managing the patient’s care. Also, genetic-based diagnostics are very useful for viral infections because we don’t have biochemical tests, etc. to distinguish one virus from another (remember, viruses are metabolically inactive). However, a lot of work goes into the development of these tests. For instance, PCR requires primers that are complementary to the viral genome that is being copied. If primers are complementary to the target genome, what must scientists know to design primers that bind to the viral genome to be copied? (I mean this to be a general question; don’t look up the details of designing primers)arrow_forwardWhat are some examples of ethical questions raised by the medicaluse of DNA technology?arrow_forward
- Recombinant bacteria can produce hormones that are normally produced in humans. Briefly describe how this is accomplished.arrow_forwardA MLS supervisor is writing an Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for running a PC test for Hepatitis B DNA. There are several things she must include in the instructions to run the test.1. On average, how many PCR cycles must be run to see if the test is positive or negative for HBV?2. What would a positive test and a negative test look like?3. Her younger sister wants to know what she did at work today. How should she explain what happens during each step of the PCR cycle.arrow_forwardRecent advancements in DNA sequencing will enable personalized medicine. Briefly define personalized medicine and discuss how these advancements will enable personalized medicine?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
Epidemiological Studies - made easy!; Author: Let's Learn Public Health;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3gFT0-C4s;License: Standard Youtube License