gene tech

• What is the main topic of the video?

  Genetic screening and counseling
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• What are the main parts covered in the video?

  • Creation and use of DNA probes
  • Screening patients for disease-causing alleles
  • Reasons for DNA screening related to personalized medicine and genetic counseling
• What are DNA probes?

  Short single-stranded DNA pieces
• What labels can DNA probes have?

  Radioactive or fluorescent labels
• How is the sequence of a DNA probe chosen?

  It is complementary to the allele
• What is the purpose of a DNA probe?

  To locate specific alleles
• What must be done to the patient's DNA sample before mixing with the probe?

  It must be treated to become single-stranded
• What is the term for joining the DNA probe and patient's DNA?

  Hybridization
• What is the first step in preparing the patient's DNA sample?

  Heating to break hydrogen bonds
• What is the term for the process of breaking hydrogen bonds in DNA?

  Denaturing
• What happens during the annealing stage?

  Complementary sequences form hydrogen bonds
• What is needed to create a DNA fragment for the probe?

  Specific DNA sequence for the allele
• What technique can be used to determine the DNA sequence?

  Sanger method
• What is PCR used for in this context?

  To clone DNA fragments
• What type of label can be added to DNA probes?

  Radioactive nucleotide
• What does a fluorescent label do when exposed to UV light?

  It emits light
• What happens after the hybridization step?

  The DNA is washed to remove unbound probes
• How can the presence of a radioactive probe be detected?

  Using X-rays
• What is a DNA microarray?

  A glass slide with multiple DNA probes
• Why might someone want their DNA screened?

  For personalized medicine
• How can personalized medicine benefit patients?

  By tailoring drug doses to genotypes
• What can affect the effectiveness of painkillers?

  The patient's genotype
• What is a potential risk for diabetics taking vitamin E?

  Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
• What is the role of a genetic counselor?

  To inform patients about DNA screening
• Why is the decision to have DNA screened difficult?

  It provides overwhelming information about health
• What might patients discuss with a genetic counselor?

  Their family history of genetic disorders
• Why might someone want to know about genetic disorders before starting a family?

  To assess the risk of passing on diseases
• What is a concern with knowing about Huntington's disease?

  It cannot be changed if the allele is present
• What can be done if a breast cancer allele is detected?

  Opt for a mastectomy
• What are the pros and cons of DNA screening?

  Pros:

  • Personalized medicine
  • Tailored drug dosages
  • Informed health decisions

  
  

  Cons:

  • Overwhelming information
  • Emotional impact of results
  • Potential for anxiety about future health
• Who is the instructor in the video on genetic fingerprinting?

  Miss Estrich
• What is genetic fingerprinting primarily used for?

  Examining variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs)
• What does VNTR stand for?

  Variable Number Tandem Repeats
• Where are VNTRs located in human DNA?

  In the introns of human DNA
• What percentage of human DNA consists of introns?

  About 95% or more
• Why are VNTRs significant in genetic fingerprinting?

  They help analyze genetic relationships
• What are the stages of genetic fingerprinting?

  1. Collection and extraction
  2. Digestion
  3. Separation
  4. Hybridization
  5. Development
  6. Analysis
• What types of samples can be used for DNA collection?

  Blood, body cells, hair follicles, cheek swabs
• What is PCR used for in genetic fingerprinting?

  To clone small DNA samples