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Biotechnology

Biotechnology. SB2.f – Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine and agriculture. Vocabulary. Restriction enzyme – enzyme that cuts DNA molecules at specific nucleotide sequences

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Biotechnology

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  1. Biotechnology SB2.f – Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine and agriculture.

  2. Vocabulary • Restriction enzyme – enzyme that cuts DNA molecules at specific nucleotide sequences • DNA fingerprint – unique sequence of DNA base pairs that can be used to identify a person at the molecular level • Clone – genetically identical copy of a single gene or an entire organism

  3. Vocabulary • Genetic engineering–process of changing an organism’s DNAto give the organism newtraits • Recombinant DNA – genetically engineered DNA that contains genes from more than one organism or species • Plasmid – circular piece of genetic material found in bacteria that can replicate separately from the DNA of the main chromosome

  4. Vocabulary • Transgenic – organism whose genome has been altered to contain one or more genes from another organism or species • Gene knockout – genetic manipulation in which one or more of an organism’s genes are prevented from being expressed • Gene sequencing - process of determining the order of DNA nucleotides in genes and genomes

  5. Vocabulary • Human Genome Project – project whose goal is to map, sequence, and identify all of the genes in the human genome • Genetic screening – process of testing DNA to determine the chance a person has, or might pass on, a genetic disorder • Gene Therapy – procedure to treat a disease in which a defective or missing gene is replaced or a new gene is inserted into a patient’s genome

  6. Manipulating DNA • Scientists use several techniques to manipulate DNA. • Chemicals, computers, and bacteria are used to work with DNA. • Scientists use these tools in geneticsresearch and biotechnology.

  7. Manipulating DNA Restriction enzymes cut DNA. • Restriction enzymes act as “molecular scissors.” • come from various types of bacteria • allow scientists to more easily study and manipulate genes • cut DNAat a specific nucleotide sequence called a restriction site

  8. Manipulating DNA Restriction enzymes cut DNA. • Different restriction enzymes cut DNA in different ways. • each enzyme has a different restriction site • some cut straight across and leave “blunt ends” • some make staggered cuts and leave “stickyends”

  9. Manipulating DNA

  10. Manipulating DNA Restriction maps show the lengths of DNA fragments. • Gel electrophoresisis used to separate DNA fragments by size. • A DNA sample is cut with restriction enzymes. • Electrical current pulls DNA fragments through a gel. • Smaller fragments move faster and travel farther than larger fragments. • Fragments of different sizes appear as bands on the gel.

  11. Manipulating DNA

  12. Manipulating DNA Restriction maps show the lengths of DNA fragments. • A restriction map shows the lengths of DNA fragments between restriction sites. • only indicate size, not DNA sequence • useful in genetic engineering • used to study mutations

  13. DNA Fingerprinting A DNA fingerprint is a type of restriction map. • DNA fingerprints are based on parts of an individual’s DNA that can by used for identification. • based on noncoding regions of DNA • noncoding regions have repeating DNA sequences • number of repeats differsbetween people • banding pattern on a gel is a DNA fingerprint

  14. DNA Fingerprinting DNA fingerprinting is used for identification. • DNA fingerprinting depends on the probability of a match. • Many people have the same number of repeats in a certain region of DNA. • The probability that two people share identical numbers of repeats in several locations is very small.

  15. DNA Fingerprinting DNA fingerprinting is used for identification. • DNA fingerprinting is used in several ways. • evidence in criminal cases • paternity tests • immigration requests studying biodiversity • tracking genetically modified crops

  16. Genomics & Bioinformatics Genomics involves the study of genes, gene functions, and entire genomes. • Genomics is the study of genomes. • can include the sequencing of the genome • comparisons of genomes within and across species

  17. Genomics & Bioinformatics Genomics involves the study of genes, gene functions, and entire genomes. • Gene sequencing is determining the order of DNA nucleotides in genes or in genomes. • The genomes of several different organisms have been sequenced. • The Human Genome Projecthas sequenced all of the DNA base pairs of human chromosomes. • analyzed DNA from a few people • still working to identify and map human genes

  18. Genetic Screening & Therapy Genetic screening can detect genetic disorders. • Genetic screening involves the testing of DNA. • determines risk of having or passing on a genetic disorder • used to detect specific genes or proteins • can detect some genes related to an increased risk of cancer • can detect some genes known to cause genetic disorders

  19. Genetic Screening & Therapy Gene therapy is the replacement of faulty genes. • Gene therapy replaces defective or missing genes, or adds new genes, to treat a disease. • Several experimental techniques are used for gene therapy. • genetically engineered viruses used to “infect” a patient’s cells • insert gene to stimulate immune system to attack cancer cells • insert “suicide” genes into cancer cells that activate a drug

  20. Genetic Screening & Therapy Gene therapy is the replacement of faulty genes. • Gene therapy has many technical challenges. • inserting gene into correct cells • controlling gene expression • determining effect on other genes

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