rDNA Flashcards
produces genetically engineered organisms
rDNA or Recombinant DNA
When did the use of rDNA technology to produce genetically engineered organisms started?
The early 1970s
What was the first Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) to be produced?
The transfer of insulin synthesis gene into a plasmid of E. coli
Molecules of DNA from two different species that are inserted into host organism to produce new genetic combinations that are of value to science, medicine, agriculture, and industry.
rDNA or Recombinant DNA
It is an artificially made DNA strand that is formed by the combination of two or more gene sequences. This new
combination may or may not occur naturally but is engineered specifically for a purpose to be used in one of the many applications of recombinant DNA.
rDNA or Recombinant DNA
What are the three important applications of rDNA?
(I) Agricultural Applications
(II) Medicinal Applications
(III) Industrial Applications
What are the 4 examples of rDNA application in agriculture?
A. Distant Hybridization
B. Development of Transgenic Plants
C. Development of root nodules in cereal crops
D. Development of C4 plants
Why is transgenic plant important?
Through the use of transgenics, one can produce plants with desired traits and even increased yields. The transgenics would allow for more crops that last longer and withstand pests and diseases. Transgenic plant production will allow us to feed the growing population and to produce more desirable products.
What are the 9 examples of rDNA application in the field of medicine
A. Production of antibiotics
B. Production of vaccines
C. Production of interferon
D. Production of hormone insulin
E. Production of enzymes
F. Gene therapy
G. Solution of disputed parentage
H. Diagnosis of disease
I. Production of transgenic animals
What is the help of rDNA technique in industrial application?
will help in the production of chemical compounds of commercial importance, improvement of existing fermentation processes, and production of proteins from wastes. This can be achieved by developing more efficient strains of microorganisms. Specially developed microorganisms may be used even to clean up the pollutants.
