Genetic Engineering /Biotechnology Vocabulary

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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.