Genetic Engineering /Biotechnology Vocabulary
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Biology
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10th - 12th Grade
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Tina Ward
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is genetic engineering?
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The process of inserting DNA or changing an organism's DNA in order to produce desired traits.
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What is selective breeding?
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Choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics.
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What is cloning?
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The process of producing identical copies of organisms or fragments of DNA.
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What is a Restriction Enzyme?
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An enzyme (originally from bacteria) that can cut DNA at specific sequences.
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What is gel electrophoresis?
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The process of separating DNA fragments by size using electric current to create a DNA profile; often used to compare DNA samples.
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