Brandon

Genetic Engineering Website:By Brandon H.W. 2/23/09

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sI5vy-cD2g __Summary:__ This article on Youtube is about how restriction enzymes work to form recombinant DNA. It shows how they form and break away from that piece of DNA strand and insert a new "specific gene". Then that foreign gene is inserted and spliced into the new plasmid through bacteria. Ligase gel then sticks it together. This can be very good to animals and humans because it can prevent diseases and other harmful environmental factors. For example recombinant DNA is used from the glow-in-the-dark jwellyfish gene and by using the unique process of recombinant DNA, that gene can be placed into humans and animals such as that article with the monkey done in class.

__Opinion:__ My opinion on this article is it's very good. Thats why i chose it! It explains the process in a very easy and fun way with animations so you can understand it better. It explains the process of restriction enzymes, ligase gel and recombinant DNA in a very understandable way. It makes leaneing about biotechnology very easy, fun and appropriate. The speaker does a great job explaining and talking about the topic. It sums up Biotech in a quick and rememberful way. I even think that Mr. Braun should show this to his classes becuase I think they will enjoy it as much as I did!

Extra Credit +10 on evolution Quiz #1 http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/11927

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