Short Answer TypeHow can bacterial DNA be released from the bacterial cell for biotechnology experiments?
How have transgenic animals proved to be beneficial in:
(a) Production of biological products
(b)Chemical safety testing.
Long Answer TypeWith advancements in genetics, molecular biology and tissue culture, new traits have been incorporated into crop plants. Explain the main steps in breeding a new genetic variety of a crop.
Short Answer Type(a) Mention the cause and the body system affected by ADA deficiency in humans.
(b) Name the vector used for transferring ADA-DNA into the recipient cells in humans. Name the recipient cells.(a) ADA (Adenosine deaminase) is an enzyme crucial for immune system. Its deficiency is caused due to the deletion of the gene coding for adenosine deaminase. Immune system is affected by ADA deficiency in humans.
(b) Retrovirus is used as a vector to introduce functional ADA cDNA into the lymphocytes cells (recipient cells).
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