AKS 8 Biotechnology

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Gene Therapy

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Treatment involving genetic material to cure diseases.

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Plasmids

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Small DNA molecules within cells, separate from chromosomal DNA.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

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Organisms with altered genetic material.

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Recombinant DNA

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DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods of genetic recombination.

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Biotechnology

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Use of living systems and organisms to develop products.

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DNA Fingerprinting

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Technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their DNA.

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Cloning

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Producing similar populations of genetically identical individuals.

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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

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Technique to amplify DNA sequences.

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Restriction Enzymes

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Proteins used to cut DNA at specific sequences.

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Stem Cells

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Undifferentiated cells with the potential to develop into different cell types.