Question
Genetic alteration probably refers to altering what? (found in the nucleus)
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GPT-4o mini
Genetic alteration typically refers to changes made to the DNA sequence within the nucleus of a cell. This can involve various processes such as:
1. **Gene Editing:** Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9, which allow for precise modifications to specific genes to either knock them out, insert new sequences, or correct mutations.
2. **Gene Therapy:** The introduction of new genetic material into a person's cells to treat diseases, often by replacing or repairing defective genes.
3. **Transgenics:** The introduction of foreign DNA (from another organism) into an organism’s genome to express new traits.
4. **Mutagenesis:** Intentional or spontaneous changes to the DNA sequence, which can lead to changes in an organism’s traits or functions.
These alterations can affect gene expression and lead to variations in phenotypes, potentially impacting health, development, and function of the organism.
1. **Gene Editing:** Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9, which allow for precise modifications to specific genes to either knock them out, insert new sequences, or correct mutations.
2. **Gene Therapy:** The introduction of new genetic material into a person's cells to treat diseases, often by replacing or repairing defective genes.
3. **Transgenics:** The introduction of foreign DNA (from another organism) into an organism’s genome to express new traits.
4. **Mutagenesis:** Intentional or spontaneous changes to the DNA sequence, which can lead to changes in an organism’s traits or functions.
These alterations can affect gene expression and lead to variations in phenotypes, potentially impacting health, development, and function of the organism.