1. DNA Technology

2. Definitions Genetic engineering - process of altering genes to combining DNA from two or more organisms. Genetic engineering - process of altering genes to combining DNA from two or more organisms. Recombinant DNA - product of genetic engineering. (contains at least two organisms’ DNA) Recombinant DNA - product of genetic engineering. (contains at least two organisms’ DNA)

3. Steps in Producing recombinant DNA: 1. Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA into small pieces at specific locations. 2. Small DNA pieces are spliced with a sequence of bacterial DNA called a PLASMID. 3. The resulting plasmid is inserting into a bacteria cell. 4. The bacteria cell divides producing new copies of the recombinant human/bacteria DNA.

4. Human Genome Project Ongoing project to sequence all the base pairs in human DNA so we can determine what sections of DNA code for what traits. Ongoing project to sequence all the base pairs in human DNA so we can determine what sections of DNA code for what traits. Information will be important in the detection, prevention, and treatment of many genetic diseases. Information will be important in the detection, prevention, and treatment of many genetic diseases.

5. Applications of Genetic Engineering Forensics – DNA fingerprinting can help to identify victims and suspects of crimes. Forensics – DNA fingerprinting can help to identify victims and suspects of crimes. Agriculture – Animals and crops can be engineered to be more productive, disease resistant, and produce different products. Agriculture – Animals and crops can be engineered to be more productive, disease resistant, and produce different products. Medicine – New drugs and therapies that alter DNA can be developed. Medicine – New drugs and therapies that alter DNA can be developed.

6. Cloning The production of genetically identical cells and/or organisms. The production of genetically identical cells and/or organisms. Potential uses include organ donation, and animal/plant production. Potential uses include organ donation, and animal/plant production. Good idea? Good idea?