Human Genetics, 10th Edition, (Lewis)

1.

State the criteria for a patentable invention.

2.

Discuss the history of patenting organisms and DNA.

3.

Identify current problems and controversies concerning patenting DNA sequences.

4.

Explain how the polymerase chain reaction makes many copies of a DNA sequence.

5.

List uses of DNA amplification.

6.

Distinguish between recombinant DNA and transgenic organisms.

7.

Describe applications of recombinant DNA technology.

8.

Explain how a DNA microarray is used to monitor gene expression.

9.

Describe ways to decrease gene expression.

10.

List uses of gene silencing.