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Biotech
Biotech Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA Fingerprint | Used to identify organisms by analyzing DNA |
| Clone | Genetically identical copy of gene or organism |
| Genetic Engineering | Changing an organism's DNA to give organism new traits |
| Recombiant DNA | 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 more than one organism |
| Geonomics | 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 a person's DNA to determine the person's risk of having or passing along a genetic disorder |
| Gene Therapy | Replacement , addition, or deletion of defective genes into genomes to treat disease |
| Restriction Enzyme | Enzymes that cut DNA at specific nucleotide 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 (PCR) | Produces millions of copies of DNA sequence quickly (amplifies) |
| Primer | Short strand of DNA that acts as a starting point for new strands |