Human Molecular Genetics Section 14ndash;3.ppt

Human Molecular Genetics  Section 14–3 This section explains how genetic engineering techniques are being used to study the genes and chromosomes in the human genome. It also describeshow this information is used for gene therapy. Human DNA Analysis  Biologists search the volumes of the human genome using ______ . sequences of DNA bases Human DNA Analysis Why might prospective parents decide to have genetic testing Genetic tests can determine whether prospective parents risk passing alleles for genetic disorders to their children. Human DNA Analysis Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about genetic testing. Labeled DNA probes can be used to detect specific sequences found in disease causing alleles. Some genetic tests use changes in restriction enzyme cutting sites to identify disease causing alleles. DNA testing makes it possible to develop more effective therapy and treatment for individuals affected by genetic disease. DNA FINGERPRINTING What is DNA fingerprinting? It is the identification of individuals by a method that analyzes sections of DNA that have little or no known function but vary widely from one individual to another. DNA FINGERPRINTING Circle the letter of each source for a DNA sample from an individual. a. blood b. sperm d. hair with tissue at the base DNA FINGERPRINTING Is the following sentence true or false? DNA evidence is not reliable enough to be used to convict criminals. FALSE The Human Genome Project  What is the Human Genome Project It is an ongoing effort to analyze the human DNA sequence. Human Genome Project Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about the Human Genome Project. Researchers completed the genomes of yeast and fruit flies during the same timethey sequenced the human genome. A working copy of the human genome was completed in June 2000. Human Genome Project What were the three major steps in the process of sequencing the human genome? Widely separated regions of