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Scientist use their knowledge of the chemical composition and structure of DNA to study and change DNA
This process is known as genetic engineering.
MODIFYING DNA
Solving crimes or determining paternityModifying foodCloningMaking new organismsMedicine productionMuch, much more!
WHAT CAN WE USE DNA FOR?
1. DNA extraction Cells are opened and the DNA is separated out
2. Cutting DNA Use restriction enzymes, from bacteria, that cut open DNA
in specific areas and allow for modifications3. Analyzing DNA
Separation of fragments due to how they are cut with restriction enzymes
4. Recombinant DNA DNA produced by combining DNA from two or more sources.
WHAT ARE WE ABLE TO DO?
Make a lot of DNA through PCR
Restriction enzymes cut DNA in diff erent places to make specific size pieces
They can be separated using electricity
GEL ELECTROPHORESIS
This produces bars that can be compared.
Used in forensics, paternity suits, and genetic testing.
Organisms that contain genes from other species
TRANSGENIC ORGANISMS
These mice contain genes from jellyfish that cause them to glow in the dark.
These plants contain genes from a bacteria that cause them to produce insecticides.
Two organisms that have identical DNA. Can be natural or man-
made
The “fi rst” cloned organism was made in 1885 when a two-celled embryo of a sea urchin was shaken until the two cells separated.
Using modern techniques, a frog was cloned in 1952.
Dolly the sheep was the fi rst mammal in 1997
CLONING