Answer to Question #194126 in Genetics for Muhammed Islam

Question

• Explain and analyse, in an illustrated report, the current uses and relevance of genetic engineering technologies (DNA extraction, DNA amplification, gel electrophoresis, and transformation of cells) in industry and medicine. You should include the scientific principles behind each technology.

Using real-life examples, include reasons for carrying out each technology and the benefits to the relevant sector, including an appraisal of efficacy and cost

Answer 1

genetic engineering has been used to mass-produce insulin, human growth hormones, follistim (for treating infertility), human albumin, monoclonal antibodies, antihemophilic factors, vaccines, and many other drugs. In research, organisms are genetically engineered to discover the functions of certain genes.

The benefits of health information technology (IT) include its ability to store and retrieve data; the ability to rapidly communicate patient information in a legible format; improved medication safety through increased legibility, which potentially decreases the risk of medication errors.