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Bio-Tech
Bio-Tech Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA Fingerprint | used to identify organisms by analyzing DNA |
| Clone | genetically identical copy of gene or organism |
| Genetic engineering | changing an organisms DNA to give the organism new traits |
| Recombinant DNA | DNA that contains genes from more than one organism |
| Plasmid | determining the order of DNA |
| Transgenic | organism that has one or more genes from another |
| Genomics | the study of genomes |
| Gene sequencing | map and sequence of human genetic code to identify all genes |
| Human Genome Project | |
| Genetic screening | testing a person's DNA to see their risks of having or passing on a genetic disorder |
| Gene therapy | replacement, addition, or deletion of a defective gene to treat disease |
| Restriction enzyme | enzymes that cut DINA at a specific nucleotide sequence |
| Gel electrophoresis | electrical current is used to seperate DNA fragments from each other |
| Bioninformatics | use of computer databases to organize and analyze bio data |
| Polymerase chain reaction | produces millions of copies of DNA sequences quickly |
| Primer | short strand of DNA that acts as a starting point |