How is molecular diagnosis done?

by Mohsin Ahmed
(India)

1. How are the following used in molecular diagnosis:
a. Recombinant DNA technology
b. ELISA
c. PCR

2.How PCR detects very low amount of DNA?

3.Can ELISA be used to detect genetic disorders?

4.Is Recombinant DNA technology useful in identifying genetic disorders?

5.How do transgenic plants become resistant to a certain pathogen?

6.How genetically modified crops have evolved as alternative resources to industries in the form of starches,biochemicals etc.. ?

7.Why sometimes, genetic modifications of organisms can have unpredictable results when they are introduced into the natural ecosystem?