Genetics
What are traits that are inherited by separate units called?
Genes
What was the first genetically modified organism?
Bacteria
What is a clone?
A precise genetic copy.
What is the easiest way to sign up to be an organ donor?
At the DMV while obtaining or renewing your license.
What does the term nano mean?
One-billionth
Who was Gregor Mendel?
An australian monk who first studied inheritance patterns in pea plants.
What is needed before producing a transgenic animal?
A patent issued by the Patent and Trademark Office
What type of cloning do scientist prefer?
Therapeutic cloning
What is the main purpose of Regenerative Medicine?
To produce replacement tissues and organ for patients in need.
What 2 types of microscopes are used for manipulating material on the nanoscale?
Scanning probe and Helium ion
What is genetic engineering?
A technique used to manipulate genes.
What are transgenic animals?
What type of cell can totipotent cells become?
Any kind of cell.
What is the risk of an organ transplant?
Patients bodys can reject the new organ.
What is the purpose of a clean room?
To keep airborne particles out
What is Gene Therapy?
The insertion of one or more genes into an individual to treat disease.
What is pharming?
The use of animals to produce substances used in medicine.
What is the purpose of reproductive cloning?
To create a new organism.
How many people in the US die everyday while waiting for an organ transplant?
18 to 21
Is nanotechnology only used for medicine/clinical purposes?
No
Why do we use Eugenics?
To study the hereditary improvement of human race by controlled selective breeding.
When must the transgene be introduced?
During the single-cell embryo stage.
What is the real advantages of stem cells?
Permits production of perfect-match tissue
What 3 problems can artificial replacements lead to?
1. Deterioration over time
2. Infection or Inflammation
3. Organ does not grow with child
What is bigger, a red blood cell or a nanoscale object?
Red blood cell