PPT-Genetic Engineering

By Elise Merrill Sarah Titus Aislyn Vaughan Which one is Genetically Engineered Questions How can scientists genetically alter a plant or animal Is it harmful or beneficial to humans Which countries use genetic engineering technology the most. Learning Objectives:. Explain cloning.. Explain genetic engineering.. Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of cloning and genetic engineering.. Cloning. Clone. = an individual produced through asexual reproduction that is genetically identical to the parent. Ideas in . Gattaca. Vocabulary. Look out for new vocabulary in this presentation that will be useful to use in your essays – it will be . coloured. . red. What is . Eugenics. ?. The . study of or belief in . Risks and Benefits of Knowing Your Genetic Makeup. Julie Hopp. Genetic Screening: Who Should Be Tested. CDC’s 2004 Science Ambassador Program. Overview. Genetics Review. Types of Genetic Disorders. Everything you need to know!. Scientists used a bioluminescent gene from a jellyfish to create “glowing” green mice! .  . Know. Selective Breeding involves choosing . two. organisms of the . same. the mice in these two groups?. What is genetic engineering?. Genetic engineering is the . direct. . modification of an organism’s genome. , which is the list of specific traits (genes) stored in the DNA. . You can compare dogs of every breed imaginable! . There is an enormous range of characteristics that are the result of . genetic variation. . . The differences among breeds of dogs are so great that someone might think that many of these breeds are different species. . DNA Technology. the . field of science that deals with making changes in an organism’s DNA. Genetic engineering . Image Source: earthtimes.org. the process of separating DNA from the rest of the cell. Genetic Engineering. 1. ) Inserting a new a gene. 2) Altering a gene. 3) Deleting or turning off a gene (gene knockout). Tools. Three important tools used for genetic engineering. PCR. : takes a single copy of the gene of interest and makes . Polydactyly. Down Syndrome. Hemophelia. Progeria. Hypertrichosis. Sickle Cell Anaemia. INTRODUCTION. What is genetic diseases/disorders?. The human body is composed up of cells , each one specializing a particular function like sensing light, smelling . What is the difference between . the mice in these two groups?. What is genetic engineering?. Genetic engineering is the . direct modification of an organism’s genome. , which is the list of specific traits (genes) stored in the DNA. . Stephen Taylor. http://sciencevideos.wordpress.com. 4.4 Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology. 1. Polymerase Chain Reaction. Used to . amplify small samples of DNA. In order to use them for DNA profiling, recombination, species identification or other research. . 2. nd. semester. . Genetic engineering. Process of inserting new genetic information into existing cells in order to modify a specific organism for the purpose of changing its characteristics (alters the genetic structure of an organism by either removing or introducing DNA).. Good progress:. Define the term genetic engineering.. Describe the process of genetic engineering and its advantages.. Outstanding progress:. Evaluate the use of genetic engineering in medicine, . eg. We have been manipulating DNA for generations!. Selective breeding. Allowing only those animals/plants with desired characteristics to produce the next . generation (foods, vaccines, . bidegeneration.