Biotechnology

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What is Biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products to develop or create useful products, often involving genetic manipulation.

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What is Genetic Modification?

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Genetic Modification is the process of altering the genetic material of a living organism to achieve desired traits.

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What is Selective Breeding?

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Selective Breeding is a process used to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics by choosing parents with specific traits.

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What is Cloning?

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Cloning is the process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.

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What is Gel Electrophoresis?

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Gel Electrophoresis is a laboratory method used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge.

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What happens to smaller DNA fragments in Gel Electrophoresis?

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Smaller DNA fragments move farther and faster through the gel compared to larger fragments.

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Why is Dolly the sheep considered a clone?

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Dolly is considered a clone because her DNA came from a single cell taken from an adult donor, making her genetically identical to that donor.

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What is Recombinant DNA?

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Recombinant DNA is DNA that has been artificially created by combining DNA from different organisms.

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What is Bioremediation?

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Bioremediation is the use of living organisms, often microbes, to remove or neutralize contaminants from the environment.

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What is the role of enzymes in Biotechnology?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms and are often used in biotechnological applications.