DNA Technology Terminology USES of DNA technology DNA fingerprinting protein production gene therapy GMO - Genetically Modified Organisms cloning Stem Cells Genetic Counseling

Restriction Enzyme cut DNA in specific spots depending on the code in the enzyme Bacterial Vectors Bacteria used to carry pieces of genetic information from other organisms plasmids – ring shaped DNA Recombinant DNA Bacterial plasmid and inserted gene DNA Technology - Terminology:

Genetic Counseling: Genes for particular disorders are known may be markers than can be tested for determine probability of Huntington’s Disease If one parent has a copy of the gene 50% chance for offspring If both parents have a copy 75% Breast Cancer BRAC1 and BRAC2 gene

Genetic Testing // IVF Genetic Screening pedigree analysis or direct genetic testing available for Cystic Fibrosis parents with a family history of Cystic Fibrosis can screen embryos for the disorder PRIOR to in vitro fertilization fertilization occurs single cell removed embryos first child as the result of this screening born in 1990