Unit 6- Biotechnology Practice

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What is a genetically engineered crop?

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A crop that has been modified using biotechnology to express desired traits, such as resistance to pests or improved nutritional content.

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What is an argument against genetically engineered crops?

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Its long-term effects on humans are still being investigated.

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What is recombinant DNA?

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DNA that has been artificially formed by combining constituents from different organisms.

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What is the role of plasmids in biotechnology?

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Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules used as vectors to transfer genetic material into host cells.

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What are vectors in genetic engineering?

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Agents, such as plasmids, viruses, or yeast, that carry foreign genetic material into another cell.

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What is genetic engineering?

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is cloning in biotechnology?

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

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What is the significance of bioluminescence in genetic engineering?

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Bioluminescence can be used as a marker to track gene expression in genetically modified organisms.

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What is selective breeding?

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A process by which humans breed plants and animals for particular genetic traits.

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What is a restriction enzyme?

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An enzyme that cuts DNA at specific sequences, used in genetic engineering to create recombinant DNA.