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Biotech
Biotech Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA Fingerprint | used to identify an organism by analyzing its DNA |
| Clone | a genetically identical copy of a gene or an organism |
| Genetic Engineering | changing an organisms data to to give it new traits |
| Recombinant DNA | an organism that has one or more genes from another organism inserted into its genome |
| Plasmid | closed loops of DNA in bacteria |
| Transgenic | DNA that contains genes from one or more organisms |
| Genomics | study of genomes |
| Gene Sequencing | determining the order of DNA nucleotides in genes |
| Human Genome Project | testing of a person's DNA in order to that person's risk of having or passing along of a genetic disorder |
| Genetic Screening | map and sequence of human genetic code and identify all genes in the sequence |
| Gene Therapy | replacement, addition or deletion of a defective gene into genome to treat disease |
| Restriction Enzyme | enzymes that cut DNA at specific nucloetide sequences |
| Gel Electrophoresis | electrical current is used to separate DNA fragments from each other by size |
| Bioinformatics | use of computer databases to organize and analyze biological data |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction | produces millions of copies of a DNA sequence quickly |
| Primer | short strand of DNA that acts as a starting point for new strands |