Biotechnology- Principles And Processes

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<li><strong>Initiation</strong>:
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<li>Enzymes unwind and separate the double helix, creating a replication fork.</li>
<li>A primer is added to the template strand.</li>
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<li><strong>Elongation</strong>:
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<li>DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing complementary strand.</li>
<li>Leading and lagging strands are synthesized in opposite directions.</li>
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<li><strong>Termination</strong>:
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<li>DNA polymerase reaches the end of the template strand.</li>
<li>DNA helicase and other enzymes remove the RNA primer.</li>
<li>DNA ligase seals any gaps in the new DNA strand.</li>
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<p><strong>Proofreading</strong>:</p>
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<li>DNA polymerase checks for errors during DNA replication and corrects them.</li>
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<p><strong>Mismatch Repair</strong>:</p>
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<li>Mismatch repair enzymes correct base pairing errors after DNA replication.</li>
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<p><strong>Excision Repair</strong>:</p>
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<li>Nucleotide excision repair (NER) corrects various types of DNA damage, including bulky DNA lesions caused by UV radiation.</li>
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<li><strong>Proofreading Example</strong>:
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<li>DNA polymerase recognizes an incorrect base pairing during DNA synthesis and removes the incorrect nucleotide and replaces it with the correct one.</li>
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<li><strong>Mismatch Repair Example</strong>:
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<li>Mismatch repair enzymes identify and remove mismatches that occur due to errors in DNA replication.</li>
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<li><strong>Excision Repair Example</strong>:
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<li>Nucleotide excision repair corrects UV-induced DNA damage by excising and replacing the damaged DNA segment.</li>
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<li>Defects in DNA repair mechanisms can lead to various genetic disorders and diseases.</li>
<li>For example, defects in mismatch repair can cause hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).</li>
<li>DNA repair defects can also contribute to the development of cancer by allowing the accumulation of DNA mutations.</li>
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<li><strong>Homologous Recombination</strong>:
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<li>It occurs between two homologous DNA sequences and results in the exchange of genetic material.</li>
<li>Homologous recombination is vital for DNA repair and the generation of genetic diversity.</li>
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<li><strong>Site-specific Recombination</strong>:
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<li>It involves the specific recognition and cleavage of particular DNA sequences.</li>
<li>Site-specific recombination plays a role in the integration of viral DNA into the host genome and the regulation of gene expression.</li>
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<li><strong>Homologous Recombination Example</strong>:
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<li>Crossing over during meiosis results in the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.</li>
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<li><strong>Site-specific Recombination Example</strong>:
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<li>Integration of bacteriophage DNA into the bacterial genome during lysogeny.</li>
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<li><strong>DNA Replication</strong>:
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<li>Copying of DNA strands to ensure genetic inheritance.</li>
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<li><strong>DNA Repair</strong>:
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<li>Mechanisms to fix errors and damage in DNA.</li>
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<li><strong>DNA Recombination</strong>:
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<li>Rearrangement of DNA molecules or regions to create genetic diversity.</li>
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<li><strong>Restriction enzymes</strong>: Cut DNA at specific recognition sites, allowing for DNA manipulation.</li>
<li><strong>DNA ligase</strong>: Joins DNA fragments together.</li>
<li><strong>Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)</strong>: Amplifies specific DNA sequences.</li>
<li><strong>DNA sequencing</strong>: Determines the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.</li>
<li><strong>Gene editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9)</strong>: Edit specific genes in a targeted manner.</li>
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<li><strong>Agriculture</strong>: Development of genetically modified crops with increased yield, pest resistance, or nutritional content.</li>
<li><strong>Medicine</strong>: Production of therapeutic proteins through recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy for treating genetic disorders.</li>
<li><strong>Environmental</strong>: Bioremediation using genetically engineered organisms to break down pollutants.</li>
<li><strong>Forensics</strong>: DNA profiling for identification and criminal investigations.</li>
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<li>Improved crop yields and nutritional content, leading to food security.</li>
<li>Advances in medicine, such as the production of life-saving drugs.</li>
<li>Potential for disease prevention and treatment through gene therapy.</li>
<li>Environmental sustainability through bioremediation and conservation efforts.</li>
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<li>Potential environmental risks, such as the unintended spread of genetically modified organisms.</li>
<li>Ethical concerns regarding the manipulation of living organisms and potential misuse of genetic technology.</li>
<li>Safety concerns related to the release of genetically modified organisms into ecosystems.</li>
<li>Socioeconomic impacts, such as the concentration of power in the hands of a few biotech companies.</li>
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<li><strong>Informed consent</strong>: Ensuring individuals understand the potential risks and benefits of genetic interventions.</li>
<li><strong>Equity</strong>: Addressing disparities in access to genetic technologies to avoid exacerbating existing social inequalities.</li>
<li><strong>Environmental impact</strong>: Assessing the potential consequences of genetically modified organisms on ecosystems.</li>
<li><strong>Respect for nature</strong>: Considering the ethical implications of altering natural organisms and ecosystems.</li>
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<li>Genetic engineering involves manipulating an organism’s genetic material.</li>
<li>Tools and techniques such as restriction enzymes, PCR, and gene editing technologies enable genetic engineering.</li>
<li>Applications include agriculture, medicine, environmental remediation, and forensics.</li>
<li>Genetic engineering has benefits, but also raises concerns regarding safety, ethics, and social implications.</li>
<li>Ethical considerations include informed consent, equity, environmental impact, and respect for nature.</li>
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