Chapter 10, Problem 16Q

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether it is possible to isolate ice-protein mutant bacteria without the help of modern DNA technology.

Introduction: Recombinant DNA techniques are used for producing genetically modified organisms. It is also possible to integrate green fluorescent protein as molecular tag that allows its tracking inside the cell. The candidate gene can be knocked out to produce strain of desirable characteristics.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The possibility that such mutant bacteria have already occurred in nature.

Introduction: Recombinant DNA techniques are used for producing genetically modified organisms. It is also possible to integrate green fluorescent protein as molecular tag that allows its tracking inside the cell. The candidate gene can be knocked out to produce strain of desirable characteristics.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether the mutant bacterial strains isolated from nature would be of lesser concern than the mutant bacteria produced by recombinant DNA techniques.

Introduction: Recombinant DNA techniques are used for producing genetically modified organisms. It is also possible to integrate green fluorescent protein as molecular tag that allows its tracking inside the cell. The candidate gene can be knocked out to produce strain of desirable characteristics.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether we should be concerned about the risk posed by the application of recombinant DNA techniques in agriculture and medicine.

Introduction: Recombinant DNA techniques are used for producing genetically modified organisms. It is also possible to integrate green fluorescent protein as molecular tag that allows its tracking inside the cell. The candidate gene can be knocked out to produce strain of desirable characteristics.