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Unit 11 Vocab
Genetic Engineering
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gel Electrophoresis | A process that separates DNA fragments and proteins by their density |
| Transgenic | An organism that contains the DNA of another organism |
| Karyotype | A picture of the chromosomes from the nucleus of an individual |
| Restriction enzyme | An enzyme that cuts DNA in a specific place |
| Human Genome Project | A project completed by scientists to find the location of certain genes on the chromosomes. |
| Gene Therapy | A process that replaces BAD genes with GOOD genes |
| Genetic engineering | produces organisms that contain the DNA of another species so that the cells can produce proteins to help others survive. |
| Recombinant DNA | produces organisms that contain the DNA of another species so that the cells can produce proteins to help others survive |