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Critical Thinking Questions

BiologyCritical Thinking Questions
22.

Describe the process of Southern blotting.

23.

A researcher wants to study cancer cells from a patient with breast cancer. Is cloning the cancer cells an option?

24.

How would a scientist introduce a gene for herbicide resistance into a plant?

25.

If you had a chance to get your genome sequenced, what are some questions you might be able to have answered about yourself?

26.

Why is so much effort being poured into genome mapping applications?

27.

How could a genetic map of the human genome help find a cure for cancer?

28.

Explain why metagenomics is probably the most revolutionary application of genomics.

29.

How can genomics be used to predict disease risk and treatment options?

30.

How has proteomics been used in cancer detection and treatment?

31.

What is personalized medicine?

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