Bio St 3.3.2

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What is a transgenic organism?

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An organism that contains genes from a different organism.

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What is the purpose of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?

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Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA at specific sequences.

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What is a recombinant organism?

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An organism that contains DNA from another organism.

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What is the benefit of transgenic crops?

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Increased resistance to pests.

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Define transgene.

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A gene that has been transferred from one organism to another.

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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 is a clone in biological terms?

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An organism that is genetically identical to another organism.

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What does the term 'biotechnology' refer to?

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The use of living systems and organisms to develop or create products.

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What is the role of plasmids in genetic engineering?

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Plasmids are small circular DNA molecules used to transfer genes into bacteria.

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What is the significance of the term 'selective breeding'?

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A process used to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics.