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Uses of DNA Knowledge

Uses of DNA Knowledge. (mother) (child 1) (child 2) (father). The Human Genome Project (finished in 2003) has sequenced all of the DNA base pairs of human chromosomes.  What do we use this information for???

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Uses of DNA Knowledge

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  1. Uses of DNA Knowledge

  2. (mother) (child 1) (child 2) (father) • The Human Genome Project (finished in 2003) has sequenced all of the DNA base pairs of human chromosomes. What do we use this information for??? • DNA fingerprinting (identifies parts of an individual’s DNA that can be used for identification).

  3. DNA fingerprinting is used in several ways. • evidence in criminal cases • paternity tests • immigration requests • studying biodiversity • tracking genetically modified crops

  4. Other uses of DNA knowledge: • Genetic screening and Gene therapy (Tests and replace defective or missing genes, or adds new genes, to treat a disease). • Cloning and stem cell research(making a genetically identical copy of a gene or of an organism). Nuclear Transfer

  5. Cloning has potential benefits. • organs for transplant into humans • save endangered species • Cloning raises concerns. • low success rate • clones “imperfect” and less healthy than original animal • decreased biodiversity

  6. Genetic engineering (changing an organism’s DNA to give it new traits). • Scientists have concerns about some uses of genetic engineering. • possible long-term health effects of eating genetically modified (GM) foods • possible effects of GM plants on ecosystems and biodiversity

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