Biotechnology Review

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What is stem cell therapy?

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A type of biotechnology that develops different types of cells or tissues from undifferentiated cells.

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What are the problems associated with cloning?

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Premature aging and a high failure rate.

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What is one advantage of cloning a herd of cattle from a single cow?

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All cattle in the herd would have the most desired traits.

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What is a disadvantage of GMOs?

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Unintended negative health effects.

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What is an advantage of GMOs?

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Crops are resistant to pests, weeds, and fungus.

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Define biotechnology.

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The use of living systems and organisms to develop or create products.

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What is DNA fingerprinting?

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A technique used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA patterns.

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What is cloning?

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The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.

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What are GMOs?

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Genetically Modified Organisms, organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering.

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What is the purpose of restricted enzymes in biotechnology?

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To cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing for DNA manipulation.