6.4/6.5 - Manipulating the Genome / Gene Therapy

Question 1

Genetic engineering

Answer 1

Combining DNA from different organisms. Example is combining human insulin gene into bacterial DNA to produce insulin

Question 2

Gene therapy

Answer 2

Process of correcting defective gene either through repairing damaged gene or replacing it with normal gene

Question 3

DNA data bank

Answer 3

a database of DNA sequences; sequences can be from plants, animals, or humans

Question 4

Pros and cons of genetic research (social and ethical implications)

Answer 4

Pros: Treating/curing genetic disorders, higher yield of pest-resistant agricultural crops

Cons: Privacy, concerns, safety, accessibility, cost, ethical issues of manipulating DNA