Chapter 12: DNA Technology and Genomics
(p. 231-250)
Instructions: As you read chapter 12, summarizing the amazing technology that has
developed that allows us to study DNA, summarize the following for each
technique/technology discussed in the chapter:
1. What is the goal of this technology? What is it used to study?
2. Summarize how it works
3. Benefits of using this technology
4. Negative or Ethical aspects of using this technology
5. Specific Examples
Techniques:
1. Gene cloning using recombinant plasmids
2. Gene cloning using Restriction Enzymes
3. Gene cloning using Reverse Transcriptase
4. Genetically Modified Organisms
5. Gene Therapy
6. DNA Profiling
7. Genomics