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Fig. 20-2 Cell containing gene
of interest
Bacterium

1 Gene inserted into
plasmid

Bacterial Plasmid

chromosome Gene of
interest
Recombinant DNA of
DNA (plasmid) 2 Plasmid put into chromosome
bacterial cell

Recombinant
bacterium

3 Host cell grown in culture
to form a clone of cells
containing the “cloned”

gene of interest

Gene of Protein expressed
Interest by gene of interest
Copies of gene
Protein harvested
Basic
research 4 Basic research and Basic
on gene various applications research
on protein

Gene for pest Gene used to alter Protein dissolves Human growth hor-

resistance inserted bacteria for cleaning blood clots in heart mone treats stunted

into plants up toxic waste attack therapy growth

The

practical applications

of DNA technology affect our lives in
many ways

Medical Applications

• Pharmaceutical Products - insulin
• Diagnosis of Diseases
• Human Gene Therapy

Forensic Evidence and Genetic Profiles

Environmental Cleanup
Agricultural Applications

• Animal Husbandry
• Genetic Engineering in Plants

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