Biotechnology

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Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to:

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separate DNA fragments.

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Genetic engineering has been used to produce: medicines, food animals, improved crops, all of these.

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all of these.

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Polymerase chain reaction is used to

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make copies of a DNA sequence.

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Which is used to cut DNA molecules at specific points?
Options: gel electrophoresis, PCR analysis, a restriction enzyme, recombinant DNA

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a restriction enzyme

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Which produces offspring from a single cell of an adult?

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cloning

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Transgenic organisms contain

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genes from other species.

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Any change or mistake in DNA replication can cause a ________

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mutation

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Humans with genetic diseases can have a gene inserted into their body using a virus. This is called:

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Gene therapy

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What was the main goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP)?

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Determine the entire sequence of human DNA.

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Which best describes the impact that the Human Genome Project (HGP) has had on society?

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It has helped scientists determine that certain genes can cause diseases