Biotechnology Review

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What is Gene Therapy?

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A technique that modifies genes to treat or prevent diseases by replacing, inactivating, or introducing genes.

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

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A method used to identify individuals by analyzing the unique patterns in their DNA.

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What is DNA Extraction?

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The process of separating DNA from the cell parts to analyze or manipulate it.

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What does GMO stand for?

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Genetically Modified Organism, which is an organism whose genome has been altered using genetic engineering.

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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 the role of smaller DNA fragments in DNA fingerprinting?

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Smaller fragments move faster and travel further in a gel during electrophoresis.

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What is the purpose of introducing a new gene in Gene Therapy?

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To help treat a disease by providing a functional copy of a gene.

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What is the significance of inactivating a disease-causing gene?

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It can prevent the gene from producing harmful effects associated with a disease.

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What is the main application of DNA Extraction?

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To isolate DNA for analysis, cloning, or other genetic manipulations.

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How does DNA fingerprinting help in crime scene investigation?

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It can match DNA samples from a crime scene to potential suspects.