Biotechnology in the 1950's - 1970's Flashcards
1
Q
Watson and Crick understood the structure of DNA
A
1953
1
Q
Cell-culturing techniques are first used
A
1954
2
Q
An enzyme involved in the production of a nucleic acid is isolated
A
1955
3
Q
The fermentation process is perfected
A
1956
4
Q
Messenger RNA is discovered
A
1960
5
Q
The genetic code is understood
A
1961
6
Q
The DNA composition of humans is shown to be 99% similar to that of chimps and gorillas
A
1972
7
Q
Genetically-engineered bacteria are used to make human growth protein
A
1977
8
Q
North Carolina scientists, Hutchinson and Edgell, prove it is possible to introduce specific mutations at specific sites in a DNA molecule
A
1978
9
Q
The first monoclonal antibodies are synthesized
A
1979
