Double Helix Questions Essay

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What is the connection between what the Wyatt Transgenics Company does and the reference to the comic “The Swamp Thing”?
The connection between Wyatt Transgenics and the comic is that in the company they alter organism’s genes and the swamp thing had its genes altered.
What does the term “transgenic” mean?
Transgenic is when an organism is altered by having a gene from another species transferred into the original organism
How do the scientists make the animals develop the desired proteins? How do scientists access the proteins? Provide the 3 exact details. The scientist make t proteins by giving the rabbits the transgentic genes, then the genes make the rabbits produce the proteins in their milk, then they milk the rabbits and extract the proteins out of the milk. How can the proteins from the animals’ milk be used? The proteins from the animals can be used to treat cancer, arthritis and several immune system illnesses. When exactly was testing for Huntington’s disease first made legal? Explain how Eli’s parents were able to get him tested. Based on the novel, what is a chimera? (2 pts) How does the term chimera relate to Eli and Kayla? What is the genetic marker for Huntington’s disease?
Huntington's disease gene to an area close to the tip of the short arm of chromosome four. Should the acts of Dr. Wyatt be considered legal? Why or why not? What are the names of the nucleotides notated as C-A-G? Spelling counts – all or nothing. Why do you agree or