Recombinant DNA Technology
Recombinant DNA technology is a key aspect of genetic engineering, combining DNA from various sources to produce new genetic configurations. This innovative process includes isolation of desired genes, their insertion into vectors, and transformation into host organisms, which can lead to significant applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry.
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What we have learnt
- Recombinant DNA is formed by combining genetic material from different sources.
- The creation of recombinant DNA involves gene isolation, cutting, insertion into vectors, and transformation into host cells.
- Gene cloning facilitates the production of large amounts of proteins or genes.
- Recombinant DNA technology has extensive applications across medical, agricultural, and industrial fields.
Key Concepts
- -- Recombinant DNA
- A molecule formed by combining DNA from two or more different sources.
- -- Gene Cloning
- The process of making multiple identical copies of a specific gene using recombinant DNA technology.
- -- Vector
- A carrier DNA molecule, such as a plasmid, used to introduce a gene into a host organism.
- -- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Organisms that have been modified using recombinant DNA technology to express desired traits.
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