Biology

Dillan Murphy

3 August, 03:28

How is biotechnology being used in the fields of medicine, forensics, or agriculture? Choose ALL that apply.

A) Gel electrophoresis is used for the separation and analysis of DNA, RNA and proteins, based on their size and charge.

B) In the future, scientists hope gene therapy will allow doctors to treat a genetic disorder by inserting a gene into a patient's cells instead of using drugs or surgery.

C) DNA sequencing may be used along with DNA profiling methods for forensic identification and paternity testing.

D) Gene therapy is currently being used to correct genetic mutations by inserting functional genes in their place.

E) Therapeutic cloning could allow an individual's own cells to be used to treat or cure that person's disease, without risk of introducing foreign cells that may be rejected.