DNA fingerprinting Cell Specialization Cells differentiate because of
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Chapter 13: Genetic
Technology
Gel Electrophoresis—Creates a DNA
fingerprint
Uses restriction enzymes to cut DNA at
specific sites
DNA fragments are then added to the
gel
Gel is placed in a chamber, covered
with buffer
An electric current runs through the
gel
Fragments travel through the gel at
different rates:
Small fragments travel further
(lighter)
Long fragments do not travel as far
(heavier)
Applications
Paternity/Maternity Testing
Identification of:
Criminals
Human remains
Endangered species
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Transgenic Organisms
Organisms that contain genes from a
different organism
Applications:
Plants that are frost resistant
Bacteria that can produce human
insulin
Animals can be used to study human
disease
Bacterial Transformation
Desired gene is inserted into a bacterial
plasmid
Bacteria are stimulated to take in the
plasmid
The bacteria can then produce the
desired product
Ex. Insulin
Human Genome Project
Effort to map and sequence all human
genes
Has raised ethical concerns
Ex. Stem cell research, gene therapy,
genetically modified organisms
Applications:
Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders
Gene therapy (CF & SCID)
DNA fingerprinting
Cell
Specialization
Cells differentiate because of DNA expression and
gene activity.
All cells contain the same DNA and the
potential to become any type of cell
However, differentiation can not be
reversed
All of our body cells have the same
chromosomes and DNA
The parts of DNA that are activated
determine the function of specialized cells
Different parts of the genetic instructions
are used in different types of cells
Genes are influenced by the cell’s
environment
Ex.
Chemical signals released by other cells
Ex. Radiation and other mutagens
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the
ability to differentiate into one or more types of
specialized cells.
Embryonic cells that have not yet
differentiated are called embryonic stem cells
Stem cells found in organisms (ex. bone
marrow) are called adult stem cells
Both types of stem cells can differentiate into
specialized cells under the right lab conditions.
Applications:
Currently: stem cell transplant (bone marrow) for
cancer
Future: treatment of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and
other nervous system disorders
Future: treatment of Type I diabetes in Children
Ethical Concerns of Research