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I need to write a report for my year 12 biology assignment about what methods of gene technology are being used currently to dehorn dairy cattle. I need to know what process is taken, what chromosome their horns belong to and how that is dealt with. Do scientists use Genetically Modified Organisms, or Genetic engineering (or genetic recombination)? Is Human Protein Production used, or Gene Therapy, or Agricultural Improvements or another type? is Recombinant DNA made and used? how are 6 of these steps conducted.
1. Selection of Desired Trait and its associated Gene
2. Isolation of Gene and Recombining of DNA
3. Creating the gene construct for insertion
4. Producing Copies of the Recombined DNA
5. Inserting the Desired Gene into the Target Organism
6. Expression of the gene

PLEASE HELP

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Thanks!

dcnick96 wrote:Hi there. Is your question related to a science fair project? If so, please tell us more about your project so we can help you, as this forum is geared to helping students with their science fair projects. If this is a homework or other type of project question, there are other forums more appropriate to help you.

Thanks!

its for an assignment. i have to explain how gene technology is used to dehorn dairy cattle

This sounds like an interesting assignment. This forum is strictly for students seeking help with science fair projects. There are other online forums available for homework help. Good luck!