Exam 6 Review: Genetic Engineering

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What is genetic engineering?

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The manipulation of an organism’s genes using modern DNA technology.

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What is genetic screening?

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A type of medical test that looks for changes in chromosomes, genes, and proteins.

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What is a risk associated with genetic testing?

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Genetic tests may not result in absolute diagnoses.

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What is gene therapy?

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A way to treat or prevent disease by altering a person’s DNA.

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What is cloning?

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Creating a cell or an organism that is genetically identical to a preexisting organism.

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What is genetic modification?

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The process of altering the genetic material of an organism.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is CRISPR?

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A modern technology used for editing genes with precision.