Biotechnology

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What is the Human Genome Project?

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An international effort to sequence and map all the genes of the human species.

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What is differentiation in biology?

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The process by which an unspecialized stem cell develops into a specialized body cell.

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What is selective breeding?

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The practice of choosing individuals of a species to mate based on their desirable characteristics.

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Why do scientists use bacteria to produce insulin?

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Bacteria have simple DNA that is easier to manipulate, making it easy to produce insulin in a lab.

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What is genetic modification?

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The process of altering the DNA of an organism at the molecular level.

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA.

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What is a stem cell?

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A type of cell that can differentiate into various specialized cell types.

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What is the role of enzymes in biotechnology?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions in processes like DNA manipulation.

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What is cloning?

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The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.

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What is CRISPR technology?

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A revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows for precise modifications to DNA.