cloning and biotechnology Flashcards

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what are natural clones?

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genetically identical copies of organisms. EG yeast

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what are the advantages of natural cloning?

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  • relatively rapid

- reproduction can occur with just one parent

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what are the disadvantages of natural cloning?

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  • the offspring may become over crowded
  • no genetic diversity
  • little variation
  • if the environment changes the whole population can be in danger
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state the process of micropropagation.

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see page 244-245 in the A-level OCR textbook.

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outline the process of somatic cell nuclear transfer.

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see page 246-247 in the A-level OCR textbook.

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draw and label the growth curve.

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see page 260 in the A-level OCR textbook.

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what is an immobilised enzyme?

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and enzyme that is held in place and is not able to freely diffuse through a solution

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what are the methods used to immobilise enzymes?

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  • adsorption
  • entrapment
  • membrane separation
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