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biotechnology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| combining two different DNA sequences to produce new traits; also called recombinant DNA technology | genetic engineering |
| proteins capable of cutting and joining together DNA sequences | restriction enzymes |
| joining together DNA strands | splice |
| producing a large number of genetically identical cells from one cell | cloning |
| attempt to correct defective genes by inserting genes into cells using viral DNA | gene therapy |
| project that mapped all the DNA found in each cell's nucleus; gave clues to genetic diseases | human genome project |
| technique used to separate DNA based on strand size using electric current; used to analyze DNA and show relationships among different samples of DNA | gel electrophoresis |