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GENETIC MUTATIONSGENE MUTATIONS
Change/mistake with individual gene
Point Mutation – 1 amino acid is changed
Frameshift Mutation – an amino acid is added or deleted
GENETIC MUTATIONSCHROMOSOMAL MUTATIONS
Mistakes affect the entire chromosomeDeletion: lose part of chromosome
Duplication: gain extra parts on a chromosome
GENETIC MUTATIONSInversion: rearrangement of the chromosome
Translocation: genes are rearranged btw 2 different chromosomes
GENETIC MUTATIONSNondisjunction: chromosomes do NOT
separate during meiosis results in polyploidy (too many chromosomes) Cause of many different genetic diseases
Down’s, Klinefelter, Turner’s, Triple X, XYY
DIAGNOSING GENETIC DISEASESGENETIC COUNSELORS
Research family history to determine parents’ risk of passing genetic disorders to their children
Typically used by couples with family history of genetic disorders
DIAGNOSING GENETIC DISEASESGENETIC TESTING
Carrier Recognition – parents can be tested to see if carry genes for genetic disorder (Tay-Sachs, cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia)
Fetal Testing – test unborn child for genetic disorders Remove fetal tissue Allow cells to multiply in the lab Magnify & photograph chromosome spread Create a karyotype – map of chromosomes
DIAGNOSING GENETIC DISEASESTypes of Fetal Tests:
Amniocentesis (15-20 wks) – remove amniotic fluid from mother Fluid tested for chemical indicators or used create
karyotypeCVS - Chorionic Villus Sampling (8-10 wks)
Remove tissue from placenta – more immediate resultsUltrasound – looks for major structural abnormalitiesFetoscopy – insert fiber optic scope into uterus to
examine fetus for major abnormalities
DNA FINGERPRINTSDNA can be collected from any living tissue
(blood, skin, hair, urine, semen, sweat or tears)Gel Electrophoresis
DNA sample is inserted into a “gel”An electric current is passed through the gelShorter strands move farther down the gel as
pieces of DNA separate & show up as bandsGel is stained to make the bands more visibleSamples are compared to find a match
DNA FINGERPRINTS
Human Genome ProjectMap all the genes on the 46 human
chromosomesInformation has led to many advances in the
fields of medicine, agriculture, bio-engineering
GE – HOW DO THEY DO IT?RESTRICTION
ENZYMES• Naturally occur in
bacteria – used cut up foreign DNA (form of protection)
• Cut DNA fragments are called “sticky ends”
• S. ends of DNA fragments can be joined in a lab to produce recombinant DNA (mix of DNA)
GE – WHAT CAN IT DO?PROS
Disease resistant crops
New vaccines & medications (insulin)
Bigger livestock more meat, milk, wool etc.
CONSUnpredictable
technology is new & no guarentee that products free of side affects
$$ companies patent genes & demand high prices
GENE THERAPYReplace defective
genes w/ normal or functional genes
When cells reproduce normal gene will also be replicated
Most suitable for single gene mutations Enzyme deficiencies
SOMATIC CELL THERAPYSomatic cells = body
cellsMutated cells
removedCorrected gene
inserted“New” cells
returnedAffects only the
individual receiving treatment
Temporary cure – cells die off
STEM CELL THERAPYStem cell = basis all
future cellsFound embryo,
chord blood & bone marrow
May provide broader, more long-lasting treatment
Not currently safe or 100% effective
GERM CELL THERAPYGerm cells =
gametesReplace or remove
defective genes in sperm/egg cells prior to fertilization
Affect future generations
Permanent solutionSuccessful in mice &
primates
Social & Ethical IssuesAre humans next?Who should have
access to this technology?
Are we playing God?If we can fix
disorders, what else could we fix?
Where do we draw the line – what is too much?