Biotechnology

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Which of the following would be an example of gene therapy technology? Options: development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in person with cystic fibrosis, cutting DNA into fragments with restriction enzymes, modifying E. coli to produce indigo dye for coloring denim blue jeans, separation DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis

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development of a nasal spray that contains copies of the normal gene that is defective in person with cystic fibrosis

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Once a genetic disorder is diagnosed, ____ can be used as a possible treatment.

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gene therapy

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____ are produced when DNA from another species is inserted into the genome of an organism, which then begins to produce the protein encoded on the recombinant DNA.

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transgenic organisms

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A ____ is a small ring of DNA found in a bacterial cell.

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plasmid

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The entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.

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human genome

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Which of the following best describes a gene? A section of DNA, A bundle of DNA, Every cell in your body has 23 pairs of genes, All of the genetic material in your cells

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A section of DNA

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Besides the nucleus, which other organelle in your cell has DNA in it? Options: Mitochondria, Vacuole, Ribosomes, Lysosomes

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Mitochondria

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Which of the following best describes "restriction enzymes?"

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Enzymes that cut DNA

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Which of the following best describes "gel electrophoresis?"

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A tool for separating chunks of DNA

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Which of the following best describes "DNA Fingerprinting?"

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Means the same thing as "gel electrophoresis"