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Biotech
Biotech Vocab
Term | Definition |
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DNA fingerprint | used to identify organism 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 | closed loops of DNA in bacteria |
Transgenic | organism that has one or more genes from another organism inserted into its genenome |
Genomics | study of genomes |
Gene sequencing | determining the order of DNA nucleotides in genes |
Human Genome Project | map and sequence of human genetic code and identify all genes in the sequence |
Genetic screening | testing person's DNA to determine person's risk of having or passing along a genetic disorder |
Gene therapy | replacement, addition or deletion of defective gene into genome to treat disease |
Restriction enzyme | enzymes that cut DNA that acts as a starting point for a new strand |
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 (PCR) | produces millions of copies of DNA sequence quickly |
Primer | short strand of DNA that acts as a starting point for new strand |