DNA, Mutations, & Biotechnology

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What is cloning?

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The practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism.

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How do you replicate the DNA strand AATCATGGA?

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TTAGTACCT

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What can genetic mutations be?

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Genetic mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.

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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 to create a unique pattern for each sample.

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What is the site for making proteins in a cell?

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Ribosomes.

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What is the role of gel electrophoresis in biotechnology?

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It separates DNA fragments based on size, allowing for analysis and comparison.

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What is genetic engineering?

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What are the components of DNA?

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DNA is made up of nucleotides, which include a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins.

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What is CRISPR?

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