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Gene Technology- Using Recombinant DNA Technology Flashcards

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What is genetic engineering?

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Microorganisms, plants and animals can all be transformed using recombinant DNA technology

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What is gene therapy?

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Recombinant DNA technology can be used to treat human diseases

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What does gene therapy involve?

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Altering the defective genes inside cells to treat genetic disorders and cancers

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What is somatic therapy?

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Alleles in body cells are altered

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What is germ line therapy?

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Alleles in sex cells are altered

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