Chapter 13 Biology Flashcards
Steps for Gene Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis
- Isolate the desired gene.
- Insert the gene into a viral vector.
- Introduce recombinant virus into patient.
- Healthy copy of the gene produces needed protein.
Human stem cells can be used to replace damaged or injured cells from?
- Burns
- Strokes
- spinal cord injury
- Parkinson’s disease
- Diabetes
- leukemia
What are stem cells grown in?
tissue culture
Is there a low success rate with animal cloning?
yes
Dolly the Sheep was the only success out of ___ tries.
277
What is human cell cloning used for?
to produce stem cells and tissues
What did Dolly the sheep have?
premature aging
Where is the cloned egg placed?
a female uterus until birth
What is the offspring DNA identical to for cloned animals?
the DNA of the nucleus donor
What is animal cloning done by?
Nuclear Transfer
Nuclear Transfer
a nucleus(2N) is inserted into an empty egg cell
What does cell cloning produce?
exact copies of the parent
What can bacteria produce?
human proteins such as insulin and growth hormone
GM
genetically modified
What are transgenic cells called?
Genetically Modified (GM)