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Section 143 Human Molecular Genetics

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TEKS FOCUS: 3C Impact of research on scientific thought and society; 3D Careers; TEKS SUPPORT: 6A Describe components of DNA

This section explains how genetic engineering techniques are being used to study the genes and chromosomes in the human genome. It also describes how this information is used for gene therapy.

Human DNA Analysis

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sequences of DNA bases 1. Biologists search the volumes of the human genome using probes

2. Why might prospective parents decide to have genetic testing?

They want tests canthey carry Genetic to know if

a genetic whether determine disorder. prospective parents risk passing alleles for genetic disorders to their children.

3. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about genetic testing. a. It is impossible to test parents to find out if they are carriers for cystic fibrosis or Tay-Sachs disease. b. Labeled DNA probes can be used to detect specific sequences found in diseasecausing alleles. c. Some genetic tests use changes in restriction enzyme cutting sites to identify diseasecausing alleles. d. DNA testing makes it possible to develop more effective therapy and treatment for individuals affected by genetic disease.
It is the to determine whether blood,sperm,or other analyzes 4. What is DNA fingerprinting? It is usedidentification of individuals by a method thatmaterials. sections of DNA that have little or no known function but vary widely from one individual to another.

5. Complete the flowchart to show the steps in DNA fingerprinting.

enzyme.

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The fragments are separated by size using

gel electrophoresis gel electrophoresis

Fragments with highly variable regions are detected with a(an)

DNA probe DNA probe

, revealing a series of DNA bands of various sizes.

The pattern of bands produced is the

restriction enzymes and probes , which can DNA fingerprint

be distinguished statistically from the pattern of any other individual in the world.

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Name______________________________ a. blood b. sperm c. clothing

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6. Circle the letter of each source for a DNA sample from an individual. d. hair with tissue at the base
false

7. Is the following sentence true or false? DNA evidence is not reliable enough to be used to convict criminals. true

The Human Genome Project

(pages 357358) It ongoing effort to analyze the human DNA sequence 8. What is the Human Genome Project? An is an ongoing effort to analyze the human DNA sequence.

9. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about the Human Genome Project. a. The human genome is the first genome entirely sequenced. b. The human genome is about the same size as the genome of E. coli. c. Researchers completed the genomes of yeast and fruit flies during the same time they sequenced the human genome. d. A working copy of the human genome was completed in June 2000. 10. What were the three major steps in the process of sequencing the human genome?
The sequences of bases of separated a. Widely separated regions areDNA on each chromosome were sequenced. They are used as markers to locate and return b. Random fragments of DNA were sequenced. specific locations in the genome The DNA is cut into randon fragments and determined the sequence of bases c. Computers found overlapping regions between the fragments and positioned them
relative to the known markers.

It is a series of DNA bases 11. What is an open reading frame, and what is it used for? This is a sequence of DNA bases that

produce an mRNA mRNA sequence. Scientists use it to locate genes. that will produce ansequence which then specifies a series of amino acids

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12. The mRNA coding regions of most genes are interrupted by introns introns 13. List three other parts of the gene that researchers look for.
introns a. Promoter exons b. Start site for transcription DNA c. Stop site for transcription

It is useful in developing new drugs 14. Why are biotechnology companies interested in genetic information? They are trying to

and treatments for to develop use this informationdiseases. new drugs and treatments for diseases.

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15. Is the following sentence true or false? Human genome data is top secret and can be

Gene Therapy

(pages 359360) In gene therapy, an absent or faulty gene is replaced by a normal, 16. What is gene therapy? This is when an absent or faulty gene is replaced by a normal,working gene. working gene.

17. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about gene therapy. a. When the normal copy of the gene is inserted, the body can make the correct protein, which eliminates the disorder. b. So far, no one has been successfully cured of a genetic disorder using gene therapy. c. Viruses are often used to carry the normal genes into cells. d. Viruses used in gene therapy often cause disease in the patients.
No; attempts to treat cystic 18. Have all gene therapy experiments been successful? Explain. No,by spraying genetically

engineered viruses into the breaking passages . fibrosis by spraying genetically engineered viruses into breathing passages have not produced a
lasting cure.

Ethical Issues in Human Genetics

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19. What other changes could be made to the human genome by manipulating human
Biologists be changes in eye color,hair texture,sex,blood,group or appearance. cells? There can could try to engineer taller people or change eye color, hair texture, sex, blood group, or appearance. They could even clone human beings.

It is to gain better understanding of the nature of 20. What is the goal of biology? It is to gain aabetter understanding of nature of life. life. Society responsible for ensuring that tools 21. What is the responsibility of society in biology? They arewill have to learn to use wisely the

science has given us given it. It will have to develop an ethical consensus of what should and tools that science has are widely used.
should not be done with the human genome.

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22. Is the following true or false? Scientists should be expected to make all ethical decisions regarding advances in human genetics. true
false

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WordWise
Use the clues to fill in the blanks with vocabulary terms from Chapter 14. Then, put the numbered letters in the correct spaces to find the hidden message. Clues Occurs when homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis Describes a trait that is controlled by many genes In humans, Y is a sex ____. Technique that uses DNA to identify individuals Chart that shows the relationships within a family A picture of chromosomes arranged in pairs A gene located on the X or Y chromosome is a _____ gene. Chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes Hidden Message:
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