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Module 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Recombinant DNA | An organism that contains the DNA of another species |
| genetic engineering | Produces organisms that contain the DNA of another species |
| Enzyme | Proteins which are used to cut DNA into short fragments |
| DNA fingerprint | The "map" that develops DNA is passed through a gel. Used to solve crimes and in determining the parents of a child. |
| Clone | a genetically identical copy of a gene or an organism |
| Human Genome Project | The project which identified and mapped approximately 35,000 genes found in the human population. |
| Gene Therapy | Places healthy copy of gene into a person whose gene is defective |
| Gel Electrophoresis | The process used to separate DNA fragments of an organism |
| Restriction Enzyme | An enzyme that cuts DNA in a specific place |