Biotechnology Flashcard

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Making changes in the DNA of an organism is

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genetic engineering

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Which term refers to a farmer choosing the best corn from this year to plant next year?

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selective breeding

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What is the circular piece of DNA found in bacteria called?

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plasmid

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What is recombinant DNA?

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Adding DNA from one organism into the DNA of another

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The purpose of PCR

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amplifying/copy DNA

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A molecule containing DNA from two different organisms is called

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recombinant DNA.

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In the process of ________, breeders cross two genetically different individuals.

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hybridization

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Crossing two individuals that have similar desirable characteristics is called ______________.

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inbreeding

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The purpose of selective breeding is to

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create animals with desirable traits

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Problems with selective breeding include

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Animals can have bad health problems