Biotechnology Review

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

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A process that utilizes electricity to pass through a gel containing DNA samples, creating a unique pattern for each sample.

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What is the result of cloning?

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A genetically identical offspring.

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What is DNA Extraction?

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The process of removing DNA from a cell and separating it from the rest of the cell parts.

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What can biotechnology NOT be used to do?

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Alter the intelligence of newborns.

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What is the Human Genome Project?

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A research initiative that sequenced and mapped all genes in the human species.

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What is a GMO?

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Genetically Modified Organism, an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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What is CRISPR?

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A technology that allows for precise editing of DNA in organisms.

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What is gene therapy?

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A technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease.

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into many different cell types.

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What is the purpose of biotechnology in medicine?

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To develop new treatments, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.