DNA Technology

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What is Genetic Engineering?

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The practice of inserting the DNA of another species into an organism's DNA so that the organism gains a new trait.

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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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What is Gel Electrophoresis?

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A technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size.

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

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A method used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

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What is the role of DNA in heredity?

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DNA carries genetic information that is passed from parents to offspring.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is a transgenic organism?

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An organism that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species.

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What is the purpose of DNA sequencing?

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To determine the exact order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.