DNA+Technology+Kr

=DNA Tech=

Keaton Rye
//**Human Genome Project (p454-455)**//


 * [[image:http://www.myhealthspan.com/PCR-Sanger-DNA2.gif]]

1) How many bases (base pairs) are their in the human genome?**
 * 3 million
 * (2) How long did it take to determine the identity and sequence of all of the bases?**
 * 13 years
 * (3) What as the primary source of DNA? and why?**
 * Sperm b/c it has a higher ration of DNA to protein than other cells.
 * (4) What is a SNP?**
 * Single nucleotide polymorphism
 * (5) How many genes in the human genome?**
 * 25,000 genes
 * (6) What can we learn if we compare the genomes of species?**
 * we can learn about how evolution affects them
 * (7) How similar is the human genome to the chimpanzee genome?**
 * 99% alike
 * (8) How similar is the human genome to the mouse genome?**
 * 88%

Genetic Engineering (p460-463)


 * (10) Describe how we can use transgenic bacteria.**
 * promote plant health
 * remove sulfur from coal
 * clean up toxic waste and oil spills
 * extract minerals
 * produce chemicals
 * (11) Describe how we can use transgenic plants.**
 * can resist herbicides and pests
 * (12) Describe how we cna use transgenic animals.**
 * can be given growth hormone to produce larger animals
 * can supply transplant organs
 * can produce pharmaceuticals