Practice Gene Cloning (4.3) - Recombinant DNA Technology

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Question 1.
What is gene cloning?
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Think about why someone would want to copy a gene.
Question 2.
Name a common application of gene cloning.
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Consider diseases that require hormone production.
3Question 3.
What is the aim of gene cloning?
- To create mutations
- To make identical copies of a gene
- To delete genes
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Think about what 'cloning' means.
4Question 4.
True or False: Gene cloning is used solely for agricultural purposes.
- True
- False
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Consider all the fields where gene cloning is applied.
Question 5.
Design an experiment where you would use gene cloning to help treat a genetic disorder. Outline the steps you would take.
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Think about each stage of the cloning process.
Question 6.
Discuss the ethical implications of gene cloning in medicine. Provide at least two arguments for and against it.
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Consider both the benefits and risks to society.

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