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The Thin layer of LIFE on the Earth. Biosphere. 3 PARTS: ATMOSPHERE (air) HYDROSPHERE (water) LITHOSPHERE (crust). Pic from: http://www.ucar.edu/learn/images/athylibi.gif. Chapter 13 Gene Technology. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/jan/15/chewonthis. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
BIOSPHERE
3 PARTS: ATMOSPHERE (air) HYDROSPHERE (water) LITHOSPHERE (crust)
Pic from: http://www.ucar.edu/learn/images/athylibi.gif
The Thin layer of LIFE on the Earth.
CHAPTER 13GENE TECHNOLOGY
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DNA IDENTIFICATION Except for identical twins no two
people are genetically alike .10 %of the human genome varies
between people!! DNA can be used in identifying
human remains, providing evidence in criminal cases, and determining paternity
TECHNOLOGY VOCABULARY
Noncoding DNA – DNA that doesn’t code for a protein “junk” DNA
Polymorphism-variations in the length of “junk” DNA
VNTR- variable number tandem repeats- number of repeats determines what is different
in individuals & this is what forensic scientists look at in DNA profiling
Ex: CACACACACACA-can repeat a few times or many times
STEPS IN DNA IDENTIFICATION 1. Isolate the sample and make
copies 2. Cut the DNA into shorter fragments
that contain known VNTR’s 3. Sort the DNA by size (use gel
electrophoresis) 4. Compare patterns of the unknown
DNA sample to a known DNA sample
STEP 1: ISOLATE AND COPY Polymerase chain reaction – technique
used to make copies of DNA fragments You can make millions of copies
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STEP 2: CUT DNA INTO SHORTER FRAGMENTS
Restriction enzymes-bacterial proteins that recognize a specific sequence of DNA and cut the DNA in specific sequences
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3. SORT THE DNA BY SIZE Fragments of DNA are studied using a
technique called gel electrophoresis Separates molecules according to size &
electrical charge The smaller fragments move faster and
farther than the larger fragments
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DNA Fingerprint- resulting pattern of bands
4. COMPARE PATTERNS OF KNOWN DNA TO UNKNOWN DNA
Biologists use subtle genetic differences in DNA to identify each individual
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•Accuracy: odds that 2 people will share the same DNA profile are about one in one billion!!
•DNA fingerprinting compares between 5-13 VNTR’s to produce a profile
IMPORTANT VOCABULARY Genetic engineering-altering the genetic
material of cells or organisms to allow them to make new substances
Clone – exact copy of DNA segment, cell, or complete organism
Plasmid – small rings of DNA found naturally in some bacterial cells
Vector – any agent, such as a plasmid or virus that can carry a DNA molecule from 1 organism to another
MAKING RECOMBINANT DNA Recombinant DNA – when DNA from
2 different organisms is joinedTo do this: Insert a gene for an enzyme
or hormone into a genome of bacteria or another organism- the organism produces new proteins that it couldn’t before- examples include insulin and HGF
II. HUMAN GENOME PROJECT A research effort to
sequence all 3.3 billion nucleotides of the human genome
Determine locations of every gene on every chromosome!!
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GOALS FROM WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.ORNL.GOV/SCI/TECHRESOURCES/HUMAN_GENOME/HOME.SHTML
identify all the approximately 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA
determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA
store this information in databases improve tools for data analysis transfer related technologies to the private
sector address the ethical, legal, and social issues
(ELSI) that may arise from the project.
There are about 8 million single nucleotide polymorphisms (places where individuals differ by only 1 nucleotide – used in DNA fingerprinting)
APPLICATIONS Discovered specific genes responsible
genes responsible for several genetic disorders Researchers can improve diagnoses and
treatments for more than 4,000 disorders
GENETIC ENGINEERING Medical Applications – gene therapy,
cloning, vaccinesB. Agricultural Applications – genetically
modified cropsC. Bioethics – the study of ethical issues
related to DNA technology
MEDICAL APPLICATIONS Gene Therapy – introducing a gene into a
patients cell to treat a genetic disorder Works best with disorders that result from the
loss of a single protein Ex. Cystic fibrosis, Hemophilia, Sickle Cell Anemia
Steps involved in gene therapy 1. Isolate the functional gene 2. Insert healthy gene into a viral vector 3. Introduce the recombinant virus to the
patient
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MR. GREEN GENES (2008) The glow in the dark cat is the result of
a genetic experiment. Researchers wanted to see if he was a
transgenic cat – immune to FIV
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CLONING Began in the 1990’s with cloning
whole organisms such as sheep and mice
Dolly was the first cloned mammal born in 1996 She suffered premature ageing and
disease and died at 6 yrs old possibly from having short telomeres.
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CLONING – HOW IT WORKS1. Egg has nucleus(with its DNA)
removed
2. Cell from organism to be cloned, such as a skin cell, is collected.
3. Empty egg & whole skin cell are placed close together & electric shocked, which makes them fuse
together.
4. The new cell contains DNA from only 1 cell (the skin cell, not the egg) &
is grown It becomes a new baby.
AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS Develop new strains of plants called
genetically modified (GM) crops Increase the amount produced and
improve nutrition In Asia researchers added genes to rice to
over come the iron deficiencies
FIRST GM FOOD•The first commercially grown genetically
modified food crop, a tomato, was made more resistant to rotting, by adding a
gene.•1994- Approved by FDA –decided it did not constitute a health hazard, and did not need special labeling. Calgene was allowed to release it into the market. Welcomed by consumers who purchased the fruit at two to five times the price of standard tomatoes. Company bought by Monsanto in 1995.
Monsanto Company is a multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation & is the world's leading producer of the herbicide Roundup. Monsanto is also by far the leading producer of genetically engineered (GE) seed, holding 70%–100% market share for various crops.
GM MILK COWS
• Scientists introduced a new gene into milk cows that could get them to produce human milk•Healthier alternative for formula?
FISHY STRAWBERRIES Flounder is a fish that can withstand icy cold temperatures. Scientists took the gene in the fish thatProduces an antifreeze & inserted it into a plasmid of a bacterium The bacterium infected the strawberry & the flounder antifreeze gene entered the strawberry’s DNA The new GM strawberry cells are grown Into new plants that have strawberries which make a protein that keeps the fruit from frost damage.
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GM MOSQUITOS Stop mosquito born
diseases like malaria buy creating insects that are less infectious
Trying to get them released in the Key West to help eradicate dengue fever and the mosquitos that spread it
FEATHERLESS CHICKEN In Israel scientists have
discovered a way to make a more convenient type chicken – one that’s easier to process
Grows faster because it doesn’t have to use energy to create feathers
Only lives in warmer climates
http://oddanimals.com/featherless-chicken/
ETHICAL ISSUES Is the food safe to eat? Is the food harmful to the
environment? What are your thoughts on gene
therapy? Cloning of human embryos?Decisions must be made by both
scientists and the public