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BIO12-2 BioSems

bio12-2 MC seminars

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What are the purposes of the Human Genome Project? Identify all 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA, Determine the sequence of all 3 billions bases, Store information into a database, Improve tools for analysis, All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a material used in sequencing genome? Virus
How long did the Human Genome Project actually take to complete? 13 years
What types of gene therapy are there? Germ-line and Somatic
Which of the following are risks of gene therapy? During transfer, other cells can be altered, Gene Expression is a concern; it is the ability to turn a gene on or off
Which of the following can be considered a future expectation? Effective delivery of genes, Use of non-viral vectors, Gene doping in sports
Which of the following IS a method of cloning? Tissue Cell Propagation, Vegetative Propagation, Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer
Reproductive cloning is defined by production of a clone that is genetically identical to another organism
Which of the following is NOT a step in Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer method? Egg and somatic cell placed in culture that allows them to grow and develop
What is an advantage of genetically modified foods? Crop yield, Quality and taste
Why is the government hesitant to label genetically modified foods? Will make people think GM foods are dangerous
What are genetically modified foods? Foods made by inserting genes of other species into their DNA
Which of the following is not a method of cloning Embryonic Nuclear Propagation
Which of the following IS a step in Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer method? radiation is used to destroy nucleus of egg cell, somatic cell taken from cloning candidate, nucleus in somatic cell extracted with micropipette and placed into egg cell.
What age range does brain plasticity occur in? All ages
What controversial technology can temporarily damage your brain to make you smarter? Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
What controversial technology can NOT temporarily damage your brain to make you smarter? Memory Chip, Deductive Cranial Electrochemical Addition, Brain Transplant
What happened to Jodi Miller? She had half her brain removed, She had a storm of epileptic seizures that kept her from living a normal life
What are Pesticides? Any substance that is used to destroy, suppress, or alter the life cycle of any pest.
What is bioamplification? The process where concentration of pesticides increases as you move up the food chain.
What is the Integrated Pest Management? A method that utilizes various pest control methods in the most economical and environmentally safe way.
Who discovered penicillin? Alexander Flemming
What is the difference between Bactericidal and Bacteriostatic antibiotics? Bactericidal-kills bacteria(suicidal), Bacteriostatic- inhibits growth (static = stop moving
Why is smallpox still a danger? "since it was eradicated long ago, most people today have no immunization. so if it were released today, it would be devastating"
Created by: bioger
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