CRISPR-CAS9: Revolutionizing Gene Editing for Humanity
Introduction
Attention Getter: What if I told you, you could all become superhumans. How would this be possible? A spider bite maybe? Nope. Through the potential of CRISPR-CAS9.
Relevance: CRISPR-CAS9 is a revolutionary biotechnology that has multiple implications for humanity.
Thesis: Because this new biotechnology could affect our lives drastically, it is important to at least have an understanding of it and what it could do.
Credibility: I am credible to talk about this because I am well-researched
Read MoreApplications and Techniques of Plasmids and Gene Mapping
Properties of Plasmids:
Plasmids have a wide range of applications in various fields, including medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, and environmental science. Here are some of the major applications of plasmids:
- Gene cloning and expression: Plasmids are widely used in gene cloning and expression. They can be used to clone genes of interest and express them in host cells.
- Bioremediation: Plasmids are used in bioremediation, which is the process of using microorganisms to degrade or remove pollutants
Cell Biology: Elements, Microscopes, and Cell Structures
Ch. 6: Natural Elements in Living Things
C, O, N, H
Molecular Chains
Carbon can form large molecules
Monomers
Small molecules
Polymers
A large molecule formed when many smaller molecules bond together
Carbohydrates
An organic compound in ratio of 1 carbon, 2 hydrogen, 1 oxygen (sugars)
Lipids
Fats, oil, waxes (C, O, H)
Proteins
Built by amino acids (C, H, O, N), enzyme is a protein that changes the rate of a chemical reaction
Nucleic Acid
Composed of nucleotides
Ch. 7: Development of Electron Microscopes
In the
Read MoreThe Earth’s Complex Systems and Ecosystems
1. The Earth: A Complex System
The Gaia hypothesis, described in the text at the beginning of this unit, states that the planet Earth behaves like a system. Furthermore, it can be considered a complex system, because it is made up of interacting subsystems.
Atmosphere: Mix of gases which forms the outer layer of the planet.
Hydrosphere: All the planet’s water, including water contained in living things.
Geosphere: Subsystem made up of minerals, rocks and soil
Biosphere: Subsystem made up of all living
Read MoreReproductive Health and Techniques
4.) Answer the following questions in short.
1) Explain with examples types of asexual reproduction in unicellular organism.
ANS:a. Asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms can be of three types:
Binary fission: Binary fission is the splitting of parent organisms into two halves, each of which develops to form a complete daughter cell. For example, Amoeba reproduces asexually by the process of binary fission. In Amoeba, binary fission begins with the division of the nucleus. This is followed by
Understanding Genetic Information and Cell Processes
Genetic information → 1,8 genetic information pack in the nucleolus.
The DNA is packed around proteins called histones
Histone form nucleosome → 8→ 4
Nucleosomes form coils and the coils form supercoils.
Supercoils together called chromatin are packed and you don’t have access to the information.
→ Telomere: Repeats, act sort of biological clock being whittled down.
→Centromere(middle): highly condensed, also repetitive sequence, region where spindle fibers attach pulling chromatids
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