GENETIC ENGINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question 1

What is recombinant DNA technology?

Answer 1

Recombinant DNA technology involves extracting and combining genes from different organisms to create new genetic material that can be used in genetic engineering or biotechnology.

Question 2

How is recombinant DNA technology used in medicine?

Answer 2

It is used to produce synthetic proteins, such as insulin, and to develop genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for improved agriculture and disease resistance.

Question 3

What is gene therapy?

Answer 3

Gene therapy involves inserting or modifying genes within a person’s cells to treat or prevent disease, particularly genetic disorders.

Question 4

What is CRISPR technology?

Answer 4

CRISPR is a gene-editing technology that allows scientists to precisely alter the DNA of living organisms by cutting and modifying specific gene sequences.

Question 5

Name one application of recombinant DNA technology in medicine.

Answer 5

One example is the production of human insulin using genetically modified bacteria.