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Biotech
Biotech vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Restriction enzyme | Enzymes that cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences |
| Gel electrophoresis | Electrical current is used to separate the DNA fragments from each other by size |
| Clone | Genetically identical copy of gene or organisms |
| Genetic engineering | Changing and organisms DNA to give an organism new traits |
| Gene sequencing | Determining the order of DNA nucleotides in genes |
| Transgenic | Organism that has one or more genes from another organism inserted into its genome |
| Recombinant DNA | DNA that contains genes from more than one organism |